Host company:
Owens Corning is a leading manufacturer of roofing shingles, underlayment, and components, offering systems that not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of homes but also provide long-lasting durability and a variety of options to suit different projects. Their commitment to quality ensures that customers receive roofing solutions that are both reliable and visually appealing. The Portland roofing plant is one of thirteen facilities across the United States. At Owens Corning, Our People Make the Difference, Portland was recognized by the Asphalt Roofing Manufactures Association for our commitment to Safety last year. Owens Corning earned the 2024 Women’s Choice Award as America’s Most Recommended Roofing Products.
Tour Summary
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Owens Corning, where innovation, technology, and frontline engagement are actively redefining the future of manufacturing. This benchmarking tour will showcase how data-driven insights and a strong improvement culture are driving performance, efficiency, and reliability.
What you’ll experience:
- Daily Management in Action: Observe a live Daily Management System (DMS) huddle to see how teams align around key priorities, solve problems collaboratively, and foster accountability across shifts and functions.
- Smart Maintenance & Predictive Insights: See a demo of their remote monitoring systems. Learn how they’re leveraging BrainCube, APM, and vibration analysis tools to proactively monitor equipment health and maximize uptime. Learn about their TPM program and how it’s upskilling employees and improving equipment uptime.
- Innovation Sprints for the Factory of the Future: Discover how the Portland site is participating in a larger corporate initiative to build the factory of the future. Through agile “sprints,” teams are testing and scaling innovative ideas to prepare both equipment and workforce for what’s next.
- Connected Frontline Workers: Explore how operators are equipped with secure, real-time access to the information they need—empowering them to work smarter, faster, and safer.
This tour is ideal for maintenance leaders, CI professionals, and operational teams seeking practical examples of how to integrate technology and Lean thinking to drive sustainable results.
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2024
Time: 8:00am – 11:30am
Location: Owens Corning 3750 NW Yeon Ave, Portland OR (Map link)
Registration: Email [email protected], include name, email, job title. Initially limited to two attendees per company.
PPE requirements: Closed toed shoes (no heels), long pants & long sleeve shirt. Provided: safety glasses, ear protection, safety vest