Plant Operations Manager

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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

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.

Job 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:
• Bachelors degree required; B.S in Engineering preferred

• Progressive responsibilities in operations and/or engineering leadership, including operations, supply chain or engineering department management experience.
• 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.
Other desired experiences:
• 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.

Travel Requirements:
• Minimal

Hours of work/work schedule:
• Full time (40 hours per week) and adaptable in support of 24/7 operations

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $126,334.00 - $173,710.00 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  View email address on corningjobs.corning.com .