About Us
Original Composites and Fibers is a global leader in glass reinforcement solutions for the composites industry. Recently separated from Owens Corning, we now operate independently under the Praana ownership model, continuing a strong legacy of innovation, manufacturing excellence, and customer partnership.
With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to redefining what’s possible through a performance-driven culture centered on safety, quality, sustainability, inclusiveness, and employee development. Guided by our values of passion, ownership, and team spirit, we work together to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional service across the globe.
About the Role
The Production Team Leader has overall responsibility for an Operational segment (Forming, Fabrication or support functions) at the Amarillo, Texas Composites manufacturing facility. This position helps to evaluate and execute operational strategies, standards and practices to achieve best-in-class performance in: Strategy – We align job task(s) to Company vision and successSafety – Our employees live injury-free livesGrowth – We partner with employees to develop skills, experiences, and platformsTalent –Our employees own the success of the businessQuality – We add value to our customers every dayTPM- Pursuit of zero based principles in manufacturing. Injuries, defects, waste driving costThe position reports directly to the Operations Leader and supervises ~30 primary hourly direct reports. The Operations Team Leader is on a 12-hour rotating shift. The Amarillo plant is designed to develop and engage employee strengths. The Production Team Leader will lead team members to support their many opportunities to broaden skills. Team members are expected to accept responsibility and be accountable for contributing to the successful operation of the plant. We expect pride in workmanship and team involvement in ensuring a safe environment, eliminating waste, and working together to solve problems, improve operations, and make decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Lives the Safety Stand, Adheres to Safety Responsibilities, & Consistently Drives to a Safer WorkplaceProvide a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors and visitorsEnsures a clear and effective measurement system is followed and used to drive results; rewards and celebrates safe behavior and achievements; ensures accountabilityLead proactive safe behavior and participation of operators in site Safety programs: Hazard ID, Behavioral Based Safety Observations, AWH (Accidents waiting to happen), Safety yellow tag process and risk identificationLeads necessary Safety training associated with OSHA, OC and other governmental agencies and/or regulationsLead and Develop TalentMonitors area activities as appropriate to ensure compliance with all Amarillo policies and employee handbookEnsures alignment with functional leadership (e.g., finance, safety, human resources) on training, performance management and talent developmentLead and coordinate area and individual training geared at committee or team functional alignment. Ensure operator certification and credentials for job tasks in the area. Perform gap analysis and training needs analysis as neededDevelop area skills matrix, baseline credentials, and current operator capability in areaAct as a coach for area operators and team-based functions within the OperationPerform administrative functions for area personnel including: Kronos timekeeping, overtime equalization, vacation scheduling, VIP metric tracking, maintains employee records and facilitates employee questions, concerns and/or dispute resolutionAccountable for Administrative ProcessesVerify team member time and attendance as well as schedulingDrive overtime needs to a minimum, and schedule employees for overtime only as business needs dictate Appropriately track and document employee occurrences and subsequent coaching conversations as needed. These could be for safety, attendance, performance, etc. Document and communicate shift happenings through daily shift reportsOther administrative tasks related to the efficient management of the shiftDrive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Actions & ImplementationOwnership of TPM activities in increasing total production standardsResponsible for leading the development and execution of TPM implementation plans to meet and exceed the business objectivesHold team members accountable for follow-through on TPM activities or improvements. Support the TPM leader with various TPM related activities Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Work to drive a Zero Injury, Zero Defect, Zero Loss CultureAutonomous Maintenance (AM): Own the equipment on the line in terms of CIL (cleaning, inspection, and lubrication) standardsAbility to learn troubleshooting methodology such as cause mapping or five why analysisTroubleshooting ability to solve tags created regarding abnormalitiesFocused Improvement (FI): Combines the collective talents of a company to create an engine for continuous improvementProvide the methodology and disciplined approaches to be able to identify and eliminate losses through loss tree deploymentTraining & Development (T&D): Operators develop skills to routinely maintain equipment and identify emerging problems.Maintenance personnel learn techniques for proactive and preventative maintenance.Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE): Eliminates potential health and safety risks, resulting in a safer workplace.Specifically targets the goal of an accident-free workplace
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in manufacturing, industrial, or related environmentBachelor’s Degree required or equivalent experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Manufacturing Experience is preferred1-3 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferredSix Sigma Green Belt/Yellow Belt
Skills & Abilities
- Engages and cares for others, promoting safety as a condition of employment
- Encompasses skills necessary of OC growth capability: ideation, evaluation, & action
- Computer Proficiency, MS Excel, MS Word, SAP
- Desire to continuously learn, ability to tie area tasks to site strategy
- Process and Technical Aptitude
- Lead through the safety and corporate vision
- Self-awareness and connection to OC Employee Values: Innovation, Sharing, Fun, Respect, Candor, Accountability
- Ability to coach and drive results through others
- Ability to effectively communicate to all levels of management and all primary employees
- Possesses strong business and financial acumen
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
HSA with company contribution
Health & Dependent Care FSAs
401(k): 100% match up to 6% + 2% company contribution
Company-paid life and disability coverage
Voluntary benefits (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection, supplemental life)
Paid time off & holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellness incentives
Equal Opportunity Employer
OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
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