Sr. Controls and Automation Project Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Sr. Controls and Automation Project Manager is a key leadership and execution role for delivering outcomes that are aligned with the Roofing and Asphalt portfolio. This role is responsible for developing and ensuring the execution of the Controls & Automation workstreams of capital projects that will reengineer and or eliminate job duties, drive future of work initiatives, and develop consistent, repeatable processes that do not require significant human interaction. Common duties will be leading the definition of new application requirements & updating existing applications based on functional requirements; providing cost/benefit tradeoff analysis to management; Prototyping, designing, integrating, and testing robotic and automation systems; deploying automation systems to the manufacturing floor and assuring effective training for operations and maintenance. This role owns the overall success for all aspects of capital projects (start to finish) and is accountable to ensure the business outcomes of the projects are realized and sustainable. A successful Controls and Automation Engineer provides leadership through efficient management of resources, synchronization of project management concepts and effective communication to all stake holders are central accountabilities to this role.

Reports to : Director – FOM

Span of Control : Automation capital portfolio supporting the Roofing and Asphalt Division, with a 3 year spend plan of $100MM. Project results of this role impact plants financial performance, customer satisfaction and return on investment, over the operating life of installed equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Live the Owens Corning Safety Stand, Lead by Example

• All accidents are preventable.

• Safety is everyone's responsibility.

• Working safely is a condition of employment at Owens Corning

• Technical Depth

• The primary expert on Robotics and Automation systems and concepts which will improve production methods, equipment performance, facility layout and quality of product. This engineer is required to have the following technical experience:

• PLC/Safety PLC/Safety Validation Programming/HMI programming/troubleshooting and support, including drives and line drive systems. (Rockwell and Siemens)

• Robotics, motion controls, motors, pneumatics, electronics, and basic scripting – ability to take systems to the next level

• Articulation and movement of equipment

• CAD design knowledge with Solidworks, AutoCAD, or equivalent

• Electrical design and understanding of P&IDs, process flow diagrams, and fluid dynamics

• Industrial networks and communication protocols (IT/OT)

• (TPM) Delivering solutions that are at step 3 of autonomous maintenance

• As the company’s expert, this position should have the knowledge and ability to design, create, develop and manage systems; for example factory and process automation, to make the systems work by themselves or require minimum human interaction.

• Focus will be placed on partnering with operations/technical leaders to understand and solve business needs by integrating off-the-shelf solutions or developing new solutions where no-off-the shelf technology exists

• Leveraging partnerships with best in industry vendors to drive innovation through emerging technologies

• Projects may be in any manufacturing plant within Owens Corning

• Project Leadership - Lead Advanced Manufacturing initiatives, ensuring the successful delivery of the project outcomes

• Leads and engages plant leadership teams and engineers to identify and translate business needs into clear project and system specifications

• Facilitator of Design Safety Reviews (DSR)

• Apply project management expertise and other best practices/tools to define, execute, and fully own project plans from end-to-end

• Develops and routinely forecasts project plans and project budget to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery

• Communication – collaborates with all Leaders and guarantees clear and consistent communications to all project stakeholders

• Change Leadership – Manages the transition to ensure adoption of change, project benefits are achieved, and project outcomes are sustainable

• Adheres to the Project Management processes and actively prepares for / participates in all reviews and stage gate deliverables

• Understands and follows all AM and corporate standards

• This role has accountability for the scope, budget, resources, assumptions, communication, change management, training, testing, deployment, controls and user acceptance for the project

Metrics

• On-time and on-budget project delivery
• Implementation of all project deliverables in alignment with standards / controls, business requirements and any approved scope changes
• Resource Productivity (machine or person)
• Balanced and successful resource plan
• Feedback from peers and project leaders (Steering Team, Track Leads, etc)
• Feedback regarding communication – content, format, and clarity
• Monthly actual and forecast financials regarding business benefits
• Magnitude of post project metrics – number of open issues, negative impacts to business operations / processes, etc.
• Project is fully transitioned to Operations and Support within 30 days and number of ongoing support calls is manageable ongoing
• Leading and Developing Talent – Builds solid performing project teams and works with all Leaders to develop and engage team members according to growth plans
• Leads and engages single or cross-functional project teams, which are accountable for design, development and implementation of defined solutions
• Accountable for the development and alignment of all project roles and responsibilities. Ensures the roles and responsibilities are articulated to each team member, modified as required, and accomplished throughout the project
• Discusses growth and development plans with the appropriate Leaders to ensure project roles / accountabilities support the resource growth plans
• Recommends and supports project-specific mentoring relationships for growth areas on the project and helps to secure the commitment of the mentor / expert
• Provides clear feedback – both routine feedback (ad hoc discussions based on project activities) and formal feedback (reviews at key phases of the project or related to growth and development plans)

Metrics

• Each key role and accountability is assigned properly to a team member for successful execution
• Execution of growth and development plans
• Consistent performance feedback to team members, including involvement with leaders for formal feedback
• Manage Relationships with Internal & External Partners – Builds and grows external partners’ capacity to augment achievement of business outcomes and provide innovative solutions to drive step change
• Develops upfront communication of corporate vision, objectives and constraints
• Set expectations of service and performance levels
• Streamlines organizational goals to be supporting and complimentary in nature
• Explores full potential of partners capabilities and skill sets and links partner ability to align with desired business outcome
• Plans and facilitates a seamless on-boarding plan for team members including project requirements, standards, testing procedures, templates, etc

Metrics

• Partners that are fully leveraged globally
• Consistent, repeatable performance on project delivery
• Reduction in time and cost of projects
• Step change innovations developed through partnership
• Reusable on-boarding plans for other team members and projects

Job Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical, robotics, control or computer engineering or equivalent and 5-10 years in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated technical and leadership skills. Master’s degree preferred. Must have very broad background including hands on experience with PLCs/HMI, drives, robots, motion controls and associated programming software as well as technical project management.
• Travel: 30 – 45%
• PLC/Safety PLC/Safety Validation Programming/HMI programming/troubleshooting and support, including drives and line drive systems. (Rockwell and Siemens)

Experience

• Project Leadership – previous execution of small to large scale projects, possibly including initiatives with global reach, technology, processes, cross-functional teams and partner team members, PMI certification preferred
• Partner Relationships – experience with cross-functional teams that include third party expertise. Aptitude to build strategic and execution-focused plans and alliances with partner leadership
• Project Management Science / Capability – training and application of industry best practice processes and tools regarding the effective management of projects, including, but not limited to, scope, schedule, cost, risk, resource, and issue management
• Strong Communications –effective planning and execution of communications for stakeholders, both written and verbal
• Business Acumen – experience with business operations; aptitude / desire to grow in the knowledge of the Owens Corning business; conveyance of business acumen to project team members
• Global Perspective –understanding of how Owens Corning operates business globally
• TPM – understand the pillars and principles of Total Productive Maintenance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Adaptability - ability to respond quickly to the demands of the moment. A flexible person who can stay productive when the demands of work pull in many different directions at once. Maintaining effectiveness in a variety of environments.
• Accountability - knows what needs to be done and gets it done. Willingly takes responsibility for project outcomes as a whole; unafraid of owning the results, actions and decisions of self or organization. Committed to follow through to completion – excuses and rationalizations are totally unacceptable.
• Curiosity - naturally curious, leading one to seek knowledge about people and things that stretch beyond one’s own work environment. Thrives in a dynamic work environment, where new subject matter is learned and quickly put into practice. An information “sponge” – constantly absorbing new methods, technologies and approaches that will deliver business outcomes.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Recognizes issues, problems, or opportunities and determines whether action is needed. Chooses appropriate action by formulating clear decision criteria and evaluates options by considering implications and consequences. Implements decisions or initiates action within a reasonable time.
• Consultative Skills - ability to influence business partners in their decision-making. Shape solutions by helping partners articulate what they need.
• Global Cultural Competence - understands, communicates with, and effectively interacts with people across cultures. Is aware of one's own cultural worldview; one’s attitude towards cultural differences; one’s knowledge of different cultural practices and worldviews, and skills to interact effectively. Effectively achieves business results working across and with multi-national teams.
• Communication - clearly conveys relevant information and ideas with confidence and in a manner that inspires the audience. Adjusts approach to capture audience attention and ensures there is an understanding of the message. Seeks to understand others through active listening.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.