Owens Corning named 2024 manufacturing leadership award winner for operational excellence

Selected by the Manufacturing Leadership Council, Owens Corning was one of 27 finalists for the award chosen from a pool of applicants from across the country.

Project leveraging new digital tools to increase roofing shingle volume honored

Owens Corning announced today that it has been named the 2024 Manufacturing Leadership Award winner in the category of Operational Excellence. Selected by the Manufacturing Leadership Council, a division of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Owens Corning was one of 27 finalists for the award chosen from a pool of applicants from across the country. This recognition was given for the company’s roofing project, New Digitally Enabled Remote Support Strategy Drives Record Manufacturing Results.

“We are honored to receive a prestigious Manufacturing Leadership Award that recognizes world-class companies for their outstanding efforts,” said Gunner Smith, Owens Corning Roofing President. “This project showcases our commitment to continuous innovation and collaboration on behalf of our customers and teams, as we continue to advance our manufacturing processes. This is a well-deserved national recognition. Congratulations to all involved.”

The Operational Excellence category of the Manufacturing Leadership Awards recognizes companies that implement continuous improvement projects utilizing the latest technologies and processes to reduce costs, streamline processes, reduce waste, improve quality and enhance overall equipment effectiveness. Winning projects clearly demonstrate commitment over time, measurable results and enhanced performance of the entire organization.

Owens Corning earned the Operational Excellence award for its work to accelerate diagnostics and problem solving in its shingle plants, leading to increased shingle volume. This includes introducing a suite of digital tools in the areas of asset health, process health and digitally enabled front-line workers. More information on Owens Corning’s winning project below:

New digitally enabled remote support strategy drives record manufacturing results

In 2022 Owens Corning Roofing invested in improving the overall performance of manufacturing sites within one of its regions, as they were challenged by a combination of strong demand and competition for labor. Improving performance relied on both deploying a set of digital technologies and creating a regional support model called the Remote Monitoring Diagnostics Center (RMDC). The RMDC allows site teams to collaborate with regional talent to review insights and observations from digital technologies and develop daily and long-term strategies to improve operations.

The result has been measurable business results so significant that the model has been proliferated to cover all Owens Corning’s roofing manufacturing sites in North America. In addition to achieving exceptional financial and operational results, the business has been able to create new, diverse and fulfilling roles to attract and retain new talent and provide opportunities to existing emerging talent.

 About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing and market knowledge 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 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.