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.