Site Leader

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 Site Leader is responsible for the daily operation, safety, and performance of a manufacturing and shipping site supporting primarily automotive customers. This is a highly hands-on leadership role that combines production support, shipping and logistics, people leadership, safety, HR support, and administrative responsibilities. The Site Leader works directly alongside the hourly team and serves as the primary on-site point of contact for operations, HR, customers, and support functions.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Own site safety and quality performance and ensure compliance with all company, regulatory, and customer requirements

• Conduct regular safety and quality audits, observations, and reviews

• Identify, address, and escalate hazards, quality issues, and audit findings as needed

Leadership & People Management

• Lead and support a team of hourly employees with clear direction, coaching, and accountability

• Serve as the on-site HR point of contact for employee relations matters (attendance, performance, conduct)

• Conduct safety meetings, shift communication, and team check-ins

• Lead interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training for hourly and contract roles

• Partner with HR on staffing, employee relations, and workforce planning

• Ensure appropriate staffing coverage to support production and shipping schedules

Operations & Shipping

• Oversee daily plant, production, and shipping operations

• Operate a forklift as needed to support material handling and loading activities

• Load outbound trucks and ensure accurate, on-time shipments

• Prepare and manage UPS shipments and shipping documentation

• Manage returnable containers, including tracking and reconciliation

• Support filling and packaging operations as required

Purchasing, Finance & Systems

• Create purchase orders and manage site-level procurement activities

• Invoice customers for spare parts, machine leases, and miscellaneous charges

• Utilize SAP to create part numbers, manage inventory items, and support production transactions

Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare and submit weekly production and performance reports

• Track and communicate key operational metrics and performance trends

• Escalate risks, issues, and improvement opportunities to leadership

Maintenance & Facility Management

• Oversee basic maintenance of equipment, facilities, and site infrastructure

• Coordinate repairs and vendor support as needed

• Maintain a clean, organized, and production-ready site environment

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned to support site operations

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience

• Prior manufacturing leadership experience required

• Forklift (hilo) operation experience required, with daily hands-on use

• Experience in shipping, logistics, and customer fulfillment (automotive preferred)

• Experience managing employee relations, hiring, and safety responsibilities

• SAP or similar ERP system experience strongly preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills

• Ability to lead in a hands-on, fast-paced production environment

• Strong communication and team leadership skills

• Comfortable working across operations, HR, logistics, and administrative functions

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to operate a forklift and work on the production floor daily

• Ability to lift, stand, and move throughout the facility as required

• Flexible schedule aligned with shipment and operational needs

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.