TWI Manager

Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

The BU TWI Manager functions as an internal master trainer for the delivery of standard TWI J-Programs and an internal coach to guide successful adoption, implementation, and expansion of TWI within the business unit.

A foundational element of the Cornerstone Production System (CPS) Team Member Performance (TMP) pillar, Training Within Industry (TWI) is a front-line leadership development system focused on people at the point of work. TWI fosters process stability by building supervisors' skills in Leading, Instruction, Improving Methods and Job Safety, enabling the achievement of true standardized work and accelerated organizational learning.

Primary Responsibilities

Governance

Collaborate with Sr. TWI Manager, CPS Program Management, and internal Steering Committees to drive integration and refine process definition of TWI Systems and Tools, including, but not limited to: Sustainment Systems, Organizational Roles & Responsibilities, Steering Committee Charters & Agendas, internal reporting systems, and pro-forma 3-year planning. Engage in cross BU reflection, best practice, and read-across events with internal consortium of TWI practitioners.

Implementation

1. Preparation: Drive Prep for Success Workshops to articulate 5W+1H (Who, What, Where, When, Why & How) details for implementation. Process includes group reflection on baseline operating performance, prioritization and selection of pilot project(s), assignment of SQDCT metrics, KPO and KPI's, pilot team member selection and development of communication plans.

2. Education: Conduct awareness training of TWI Programs, standardized work training and skill acquisition through 10-hour J-Program courses (JI, JR, JM, JS) and CPS College Awareness training.

3. Adoption: Facilitate skill development through learn-by-doing, proof-of concept through pilot projects, workplace practice and coaching by internal and external expert trainers as required.

4. Integration: Support site integration of TWI activities into daily routines and tiered accountability systems, including Training Timetables and planning, Process Confirmation Audits, new employee onboarding, measurement of project KPI performance, and Leader Standard Work.

5. Training and Coaching Capability (Certification): Coordinate development of internal expert trainers through Trainer Development 40-hour courses (JI, JR, JM, JS) facilitated by TWI Institute.

6. Continuation: The phase concludes the pilot phase and serves to plan for TWI expansion. Activities include post-pilot assessments, KPI checks, read-across and best-practice sharing, remedial coaching, strategy alignment checks, and expansion planning.

System Management: Contribute to continuous improvement of TWI integration through application of technologies that streamline critical deployment elements: process documentation, training curriculum and coursework, training assignment and assessment, frontline communication, administration, multilingual support.

• 10 years demonstrated success implementing lean systems
• 60-75% Travel Required
• In-depth knowledge of concepts and principles defined in Lean Manufacturing
• TWI Institute Job Instruction 10-hr. course (min. requirement). TWI JITD Certification a plus
• TWI Institute Job Relations 10-hr. course (min. requirement). TWI JRTD Certification a plus
• Demonstrated experience applying TWI methodology
• BS/BA preferred
• Requires limited supervision
• Able to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with peers and with Executive Management
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in presenting and communicating with business leadership
• Ability to lead change and teach others
• Ability to facilitate Kaizen Events, CPS College, and Fresh Eyes Activities

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - 140,000+ 10% Bonus+ medical, dental, vision benefits starting day 1 + 401k and PTO. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. (Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.)

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where welive, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster herealong with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here.If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action planfor protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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