Plant HR Manager

Plant HR Manager

Date: Aug 13, 2026

Location: Fairport, NY, US, 14450Harrodsburg, KY, US, 40330Keene, NH, US, 03431

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77408

**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, automotive, and solar 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

• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

The global Human Resource (HR) Function provides an integrated talent management system that delivers a workforce that is Corning's competitive differentiator in the global marketplace.

HR provides service offerings that align solutions to business challenges by ensuring the programs are Effective, Efficient, Global, Scalable, and Repeatable. Corning’s Values are operationalized by the HR Function through the facilitation of Talent Management offerings, as well as programs and processes that aid in making Corning’s Values visible.

Role Purpose:

• Ensures plant has the right number and type of talent required to execute plant strategy and achieve desired business results

• Ensures plant realizes required levels of employee productivity and performance excellence required to execute plant strategy and achieve desired business results

• Ensures plant establishes and maintains a positive work environment and operates as “One Corning” in support of Corning’s Values

• Assists in achieving or beating plant budgetary objectives in support of top quartile cost performance objectives while maintaining appropriate levels of HR service delivery

• Ensures the successful implementation of global HR business processes within the plant

• Ensures plant compliance with HR-related legal and regulatory guidelines

Scope of Position:

• Contributing member of the plant staff; guides and influences decisions with the staff and support and partnership with the plant manager

• Responsible for labor and employee relations for a unionized, hourly workforce of 250 employees as well as a salaried workforce associated with one or more client groups.

• Works closely with plant staff and HR team to develop and deploy processes and policies that are consistent across the business unit.

• Responsible for plant recognition management to support a positive work environment and continuous improvement of employee satisfaction.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Employee relations leader for the facility and the identified client groups.

• Leads and manages labor relations efforts for unionized workforce with coordination with the plant HR consultant, plant manager and operations leadership

• Site deployment of HR, ER, and LR strategies.

• Coordinate and calibrate efforts with HR colleagues and leadership across the business unit to build processes in support of the vision of "one complex".

• Develop and deploy people movement and recruiting strategies in collaboration with HR and operations leadership across the complex.

• Manage the site-specific selection, recruitment, and orientation processes with plant HR team.

• Develop site-specific policies, procedures, and guidelines aligned with applicable laws, regulations, and labor agreements.

• Partner with Division HR and plant leadership to identify and implement a compelling employee value proposition that enables recruitment and retention of needed talent.

• Effectively deploy HR shared service delivery model in support of HR transformational goals and required levels of client support

• Collaborate closely with Division HR to understand and implement HR programs that drive standardization across the division while ensuring plant business needs are met

• Function as the voice of the plant customer to HR to ensure that the type and level of services provided fully support achievement of plant business objectives.

• Lead and educate plant management in development and implementation of required programs and processes to drive a positive work environment through plant management and supervisors.

• Resolve employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner that recognizes employee needs and protects the need to operate in an effective and efficient manner.

• Establish and maintain a presence on the plant floor to keep a read on the pulse of the organization.

• Responsibility for the Annual Training budget and deployment/coordination of education and training for the facility; partnering with training manager for the plant

• Responsible for the coordination and staffing of contingent workforce.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal

• Hours of work/work schedule/flextime:

• Day shift, 40 hours per week plus OT as needed; off hours may be required

Requirements:

• BS Degree in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development or Labor Relations or equivalent qualification/experience

• At least 5 years of HR experience (generalist/specialist) or equivalent

• Labor relations experience in unionized manufacturing facility

• Strong functional HR knowledge

• Expert communication (verbal and written) and documentation skills

• Effective at conflict resolution, negotiation, and investigationsAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Results Oriented

• Organized, efficient

• Self-starter capable of developing creative solutions

• Strong leadership skills

• Process driven

• Team focused

• Process and performance Improvement focus

• Effective listener with strong coaching skills

Desired Skills:

• Master’s degree in related area and/or HR certifications

• First line supervision/experience

• Successful track record in the deployment of global HR business processes or programs

• PE Greenbelt certification

• Work experience in designing and implementing effective organization structures and work processes that improve plant ability to achieve desired results— product start up, expansion, or mature business optimization

• Knowledge of employment laws and policies

Competencies:

People:

• Developing Direct Reports & Others

• Interpersonal Savvy

• Self Development

Business:

• Business Acumen

• Organizational Agility

• Problem Solving

Function/Technical:

• HR Service Orientation (BUHR)

• HR Technical Expertise (BUHR)

• Basic Project Management Skills & Practices

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $124,078.00 - $170,608.00 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.

**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 aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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.

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

• 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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at.

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