Operations Department Head

Requisition Number: 64035

 

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. 

 

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 

 

Purpose of the Position:

Lead production operations, plant-level operational improvement projects, and plant-level continuous improvement efforts for a specific technology or product line.  Achieve safety, quality, asset effectiveness, cost, inventory, service, and growth targets.

 

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor of Arts and Science – engineering degree preferred.
• 6+ years of successful and proven supervisory, team leader and/or section supervisor experience in a manufacturing plant environment (equivalent leadership experience considered).

• Experience and accountability for developing, implementing, and driving results for MBO’s and manufacturing line metrics.
• Proven capability to lead, coach, direct and develop salaried exempt and nonexempt employees
• Training in employee effectiveness, conflict resolution, coaching, listening skills, and supervisory effectiveness.
• In depth knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Principles
• Training, understanding, and demonstrated competence in cost accounting, managing for profitability.
• Trained and experienced in fundamentals of environmental stewardship, safety, and health.
• Experience managing the talent development strategy for the department, including programs to attract, develop and retain key talent.
• Led or participated in a cross-functional team in a manufacturing environment responsible for delivering key improvement initiative or cost reduction program.

Desired Skills:

• Exposure to multiple manufacturing processes and corporate network and resources.
• Led or participated in a project team responsible to develop and/or launch a new product into manufacturing.
• Proficient in collaborating, interfacing, and communicating upward and outward (Plant, Business and Division).
• Certified Six Sigma Black belt or Green Belt

Soft Skills and Competencies:

• Financial Acumen – Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Drives Results – consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Strategic Mindset – seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Plans and Aligns – planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborates – building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Is a model of Corning Values and Code of Conduct

Key Responsibilities: