Jim Beilstein

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DISC Type : DS

Vice President - Global Operations & Supply Chain at Owens Corning

Granville, Ohio, United States

Overview

Jim Beilstein is the Vice President of Global Operations & Supply Chain for Owens Cornings Insulation business, leveraging over 24 years of experience. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering and is focused on building a profitable Net Zero supply chain and driving step-change performance in productivity, efficiency, and quality for operations.

Outside of his primary role, Jim is deeply invested in the chemical engineering community. He serves as a board member for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and sits on advisory councils for his alma maters, Lehigh University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, helping to shape the future of the profession.

Unique fact: Jim is a distinguished Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, a prestigious honor recognizing his significant professional accomplishments.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Calm

Output-Driven

Planner & Achiever

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Net Zero Supply Chain
His current role is centered on building a profitable Net Zero Insulation supply chain for Owens Corning, a key strategic focus.
Advanced Manufacturing
Previously served as VP of Advanced Manufacturing at Owens Corning, with responsibility for manufacturing technology, process innovation, and capital engineering.
Chemical Engineering Advancement
Holds a PhD in the field and is an active leader, serving as a Fellow and board member for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).

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Work History

5-2022
Vice President - Global Operations & Supply Chain at Owens Corning
5-2017 - 5-2022
Vice President - Advanced Manufacturing at Owens Corning
1-2022 - 12-2024
Member Board Of Directors at AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers
2-2016 - 5-2017
CIO - Global Supply Chain at GE Digital
2-2015 - 2-2016
CIO - Advanced Manufacturing Programs at GE

Education

1990 - 1995
PhD from University of Massachusetts Amherst
1986 - 1990
BS from Lehigh University

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Insights For Selling To Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jim is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jim

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Jim

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