Job Description

Requisition Number: 68471

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​ 

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

​ At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

​ Come break through with us.  

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Scope of Position

• Lead execution of operating plan to meet manufacturing and commercial objectives.
• Direct production operations and coordinate with engineering and other staff functions to achieve plant cost, quality, and service objectives while meeting all safety, health, and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of an operating plan aligned with division, business, and manufacturing strategies to meet key performance objectives. 
• Assure manufacturing capability and performance improvement in support of division, business, and manufacturing strategies.
• Provide focus and direction to plant personnel to assure knowledge and support of plant manufacturing priorities and requirements.
• Maintain and assure efficient operation of all plant assets and equipment.
• Meet all safety and environmental regulatory requirements. Create and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Assure growth in talent and capability of the plant operations staff.
• Build effective relationships within the business, plant staff groups, and with key customers and suppliers where required.
• Champion Lean and other corporate manufacturing initiatives as required.
• Other responsibilities may be included to support the business.

Required Education and Experience

• B.S. in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or equivalent degree
• Minimum 6 years' experience with progressive responsibilities in operations or manufacturing.
• Experience in leading teams and departments in meeting continuous improvement goals, step change performance improvements, innovation, expanding technical capability, work redesign or other change efforts.
• Experience coordinating activities within functional responsibility and collaborating with other groups to achieve results.
• Demonstrated track record of growing talent.

Desired Experience

• Experience with multiple manufacturing processes and systems.
• Experience in staff or project roles such as Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a high impact project assignments.
• Exposure to global manufacturing and business through work or project assignments
• Exposure to and understanding of the corporate network and resources

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $123,858.00 - $170,305.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.     
• Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .

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