Project Engineer and graduate of Saint-Gobain’s Essentials of Manufacturing Engineering training program, Trost recognized for leading an ambitious project on waste recycling.
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Submitted by Saint-Gobain Corporation
Saint-Gobain North America announced today that CisLee Trost, Project Engineer for CertainTeed and a graduate of Saint-Gobain’s Essentials of Manufacturing engineering manufacturing training program, has been named the overall winner in the Next-Generation Leader category at the Manufacturing Leadership Council’s 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Awards.
In her two years with Saint-Gobain North America, CisLee has helped to lead a multi-million dollar project, focused on implementing a significant waste recycling process at CertainTeed’s Commercial Building Envelope plant in Little Rock, Arkansas. Now a full-time Reliability Engineer at the facility following the conculsion of her Essentials of Manufacturing rotation, CisLee has been recognized as a Next-Generation Leader for her effective management skills and her leadership style based on trust, empowerment, and collaboration.
The Manufacturing Leadership Council is the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers, the largest manufacturing association in the United States, representing small and large manufacturers in every industrial sector and in all 50 states. Established in 2005, the Manufacturing Leadership Awards recognizes operational and leadership excellence and the companies and leaders that are shaping the future of global manufacturing.
“Congratulations to CisLee on her recognition as a Next-Generation Leader by the National Association of Manufacturers’ Manufacturing Leadership Awards”, said Mark Rayfield, CEO of Saint-Gobain North America. “We are extremely proud to see the emergence of young leaders in manufacturing who will carry our company and industry forward and truly embrace our mission of Making the World A Better Home”.
In addition to CisLee’s win, Saint-Gobain’s Circular Economy Solutions strategic business venture and CertainTeed’s innovative modular building solution ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES® were also recognized as finalists at the Manufacturing Leadership Awards in the categories of Sustainability/Circularity and Business Model Transformation respectively.
This recognition is the latest Saint-Gobain North America has received in recent months for its commitment to the development of a dynamic workplace.
With over 160 manufacturing locations in the United States and Canada, every current and future member of the company’s team plays a vital role in achieving its sustainability goals. A current list of job openings at all Saint-Gobain locations can be found on the company’s career website.
About Saint-Gobain
Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.
€46.6 billion in sales in 2024
161,000 employees, locations in 80 countries
Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050
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About Saint-Gobain
Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.
€47.9 billion in sales in 2023
160,000 employees, locations in 76 countries
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050
For more information about Saint-Gobain, visit www.saint-gobain.com and follow us on X @saintgobain
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