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Owens Corning, global in scope - human in scale. We are an international, publicly traded company, with solid roots in Fort Smith, Arkansas! We have an opportunity for a skilled maintenance planner/lead to join our local team. Owens Corning: Who We Are
WHAT WE OFFER:
Competitive compensation, quarterly bonus plan, and a substantial benefits package including Insurances for: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/Disability/Supplemental Offerings), 401k (Company Contribution regardless of employee participation – PLUS matching for employee contributions), Paid Time Off (Vacation and 11 Holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program – and more. Owens Corning Benefits
Owens Corning Roofing Division - Composites: Fort Smith Plant
OC Fort Smith started operations in 1985 and start operations in the new facility/line in 2025 with an expanded site starting up late 2025. We now have 2 separate buildings/lines on the property and have more than doubled in population in 3 years!
Fort Smith team works 24/7 creating wet formed fiberglass or coated fiberglass mat that’s used in further manufacturing processes, such as shingles, FR building materials. Our 2 New Facilities are completed and has increased the size of our team. We have a few more opportunities to help the team stabilize and grow!
Join the Fort Smith Team now for future growth opportunities! City of Fort Smith, AR
The Maintenance Leader is accountable for developing and executing the site maintenance and reliability strategy to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operations. This role leads the maintenance organization, including salaried maintenance resources, planners, supervisors, and hourly maintenance technicians, while partnering closely with Operations, Engineering, Sourcing, EHS, Quality, and Finance to meet plant business objectives.
The successful candidate will lead the Planned Maintenance pillar and advance Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Daily Management System (DMS), and Reliable Work Process (RWP) discipline across the site. This leader will build a customer-focused maintenance team, improve asset health, reduce unplanned downtime, strengthen planning and scheduling effectiveness, and develop talent through coaching, engagement, training, and clear accountability.
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Lead the maintenance team with a strong focus on safety, environmental compliance, quality, reliability, cost, and customer service.
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Build a culture where safety is a condition of employment and risks are identified, corrected, and communicated with urgency.
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Develop and execute the maintenance and reliability strategy to improve asset health, reduce unplanned downtime, and support delivery of plant KPIs.
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Serve as the Planned Maintenance pillar leader and actively participate in TPM governance, steering team routines, assessments, and pillar master planning.
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Strengthen maintenance DMS routines, including daily huddles, KPI/KAI review, breakdown follow-up, red-tag closure, PM completion, and action tracking.
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Own RWP discipline by ensuring work identification, planning, scheduling, execution, documentation, and closeout processes are consistently followed.
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Partner with Operations to align priorities, approve maintenance work, coordinate equipment availability, and ensure the right work is completed at the right time.
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Ensure maintenance resources are scheduled effectively, available hours are utilized productively, and schedule breakers are minimized through proactive planning.
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Lead breakdown analysis and root-cause problem solving to eliminate recurring losses and sustain corrective actions.
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Improve maintenance systems, preventive and predictive maintenance plans, equipment history, spare parts strategy, and SAP data integrity.
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Lead maintenance budget management, overtime control, repair cost management, contractor utilization, and capital planning support.
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Support project planning, equipment commissioning, early equipment management, asset retirement, and Management of Change requirements.
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Develop maintenance talent through coaching, performance management, skills assessment, succession planning, and structured training plans.
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Create an environment of mutual trust, respect, teamwork, engagement, accountability, and open communication across all shifts.
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Establish challenging, time-bound targets and remove barriers through effective prioritization, collaboration, and alternative solutions.
REQUIREMENTS
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.
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Minimum of 3–5 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, reliability, or operations environment.
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Eligible for work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. This positions is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
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Demonstrated experience leading maintenance or reliability systems, including planning, scheduling, work execution, preventive maintenance, and root-cause problem solving.
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Experience with TPM, DMS, RWP, Lean manufacturing, or other formal continuous improvement systems preferred.
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Working knowledge of SAP PM, CMMS processes, maintenance planning, spare parts management, and equipment history systems preferred.
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Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and support business needs across shifts, weekends, outages, and emergencies as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Strong safety leadership and commitment to environmental compliance, risk reduction, and disciplined work execution.
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Ability to lead and engage multi-functional teams, build alignment, and communicate effectively with hourly employees, salaried leaders, contractors, and senior leadership.
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Strong change management capability with the ability to create urgency, enroll stakeholders, sustain standards, and drive results through others.
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Demonstrated ability to coach, guide, correct, and develop team members while reinforcing accountability and positive employee relations.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data, loss trees, equipment history, and KPI trends to prioritize actions.
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Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls, reliability, and maintenance systems in a manufacturing environment.
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Ability to balance daily operational needs with long-term reliability strategy, resource planning, and cost control.
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Strong process and financial acumen, including maintenance budget management, overtime control, repair spend, contractor cost, and capital planning support.
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Ability to prioritize and adapt in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining clear communication and disciplined follow-through.
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Demonstrated self-awareness, curiosity, and commitment to continuous improvement of self, team, systems, and plant performance.
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Travel as required, typically 10–20%.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Ability to safeguard self with proper PPE for the specific task
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Exposure to hot/cold temperature- periodically
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Exposure to noise- periodically
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Hand/Eye Coordination– continuously
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Walk, Sit, Stand for duration of shift with regular breaks
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Lift/carry/move up to 25 lbs. independently and heavier weights with assistance.
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Climb stairs, steps, and ladders
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Ability to work extended hours as necessary
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Able to Operate Computers & Computerized equipment for quality, safety and compliance testing and training.
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Communicate with co-worker’s face to face, by telephone, and electronic communications.
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Possess manual dexterity necessary to operate equipment, operate a computer and other standard office equipment.
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Vision is adequate to manipulate equipment controls, complete paperwork, utilize computers, and have depth perception.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.
