Lead Safety Manager

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. Requisition Number: 76991 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 Role Purpose Provide leadership, expertise, and practical support for Safety Excellence in all Corning operations in the Americas region. Goal is to ensure each operation has a rigorous safety program that protects the safety of Corning employees, contractors and visitors at all times. This role must adeptly function within a matrixed organization structure with plant EHS and Corporate Safety teams driving solutions in cooperation with plant operations, engineering and technology resources. A significant emphasis will be hands-on support to help sites accomplish the work. This role will also provide education, culture change, and help the site leadership form a strategic plan for sustainable improvement in safety performance. It involves influencing sustainable change in cultural and technical aspects of manufacturing at all levels of the organization. This role requires working within complex manufacturing structure at a plant, division and corporate (Corning Inc.) level. The work is multi-dimensional in the areas of regional, legal and corporate regulations and compliance. A significant emphasis will be hands‑on support to help sites accomplish the work. This role will also provide education, culture change, and help the site leadership form a strategic plan for sustainable improvement in safety performance. Key Responsibilities Partner with site teams across the Americas region to implement corporate safety standards — delivering employee training, developing continuous improvement plans, supporting post-incident problem solving, and sharing best practices across sites. Conduct site assessment visits (up to 2-week durations) to evaluate compliance with corporate safety standards and regulatory requirements; develop and support Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans to close identified gaps. Drive systematic, data-driven continuous improvement across the region; analyze injury/illness data, compliance metrics, and training completion data to identify trends and develop targeted solutions. Coach and guide facility safety personnel; support site leadership in building training plans that engage all organizational levels — from business and manufacturing leadership to front-line operations and engineering teams. Serve as a regional subject matter expert on OSHA, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance; contribute to the development and ongoing governance of corporate safety standards. Experiences/Education – Required Bachelor's degree in Safety and Health Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field 5+ years of experience developing and deploying health and safety programs in medium to heavy manufacturing environments Demonstrated track record of leading safety culture change and measurable performance improvement at manufacturing sites Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, risk assessment legislation, and regulatory compliance requirements Experience managing safety audits, inspections, compliance data, and internal reporting Experience identifying compliance gaps and developing practical corrective actions Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Desired Experience Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification Experience applying a systems-based or Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) approach to safety program development Experience presenting safety findings to executive leadership in a global or multi-cultural setting Familiarity with EHS management systems or business-specific compliance software Travel Requirements Up to 50% travel – domestic and up to 2-week durations. This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $88,484.00 - $121,666.00 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 click.appcast.io . #J-18808-Ljbffr