Engineering Department Head/Supervisor (Mfg)

Requisition Number: 64541

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Lead and/or direct engineering resources in the development and improvement of processes and equipment. Achieve low cost manufacturing, superior quality/service and improved capability/capacity

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Maintenance activities including Breakdown, Predictive and Preventative, CMMS, and Project Maintenance to ensure proper coverage, minimize downtime, and ensure proper training and tools.
• Manage MESD activities and deliverables. Work with Technology and other customers to ensure prioritization is understood. Guide efforts of training, equipment capability, and reliability.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and training of new employees.
• Prioritize daily work.
• Analyzes the cause of equipment breakdowns and works with cross-functional teams to reduce downtime issues.
• Develops Preventative and Reliability maintenance programs with leading metrics.
• Works with project teams to identify maintenance requirements.
• Consistently executes key deliverables and project plans in support of machine availability.
• Leads and directs maintenance team.
• Develops cross-training and development for all team members.
• Frequently interacts with other plant/peer functional groups and outside contractors to achieve plant goals.
• GEM team engagement to drive Energy and Water conservation efforts.
• Able to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects/schedules, etc.
• Encompasses the application of scientific and technological principles to preserve or keep the operation of machines, equipment, and systems in proper condition in an industrial environment.

Experience & Education

• 4-year degree, Technical Field Preferred
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance or facilities
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proven project management capability
• Ability to analyze data to drive decisions
• Working knowledge of MS Office tools and documentation systems

Desired Education & Skills

• Knowledge or usage of Maximo or similar CMMS application