Production Planner (Finishing)

Requisition Number: 68573

 

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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.​   

 

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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

The Production Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the efficient utilization of resources to meet customer demand. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in production planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination.

 

Key Responsibilities
•    Develop and maintain production schedules, work orders, and production plans to meet customer demand while optimizing resource utilization, inventory levels, and production efficiency.
•    Collaborate with sales, marketing, and customer service teams to assess demand forecasts, customer orders, and production requirements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer delivery commitments.
•    Monitor production capacity, material availability, and lead times to identify constraints, risks, and opportunities for improvement, adjusting production schedules as needed to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
•    Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and warehouse teams to manage inventory levels, materials replenishment, and material flow to support production schedules and minimize stockouts.
•    Conduct regular production meetings and communication sessions with cross-functional teams to review production plans, address issues, and provide updates on schedule adherence and performance metrics.
•    Utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and other planning tools to generate production schedules, track work orders, and monitor production progress in real time.
•    Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics related to production planning, inventory management, and on-time delivery performance, providing regular reports and analysis to senior management.
•    Support new product introductions (NPI), engineering change orders (ECO), and production transfers, ensuring smooth transition and integration of new products into production.
•    Implement lean manufacturing principles, such as kanban systems, pull systems, and continuous improvement initiatives, to optimize production processes and reduce waste.
•    Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and technology solutions in production planning, materials management, and supply chain coordination, participating in training and professional development activities as needed.

 

Work Hours
•    Standard Hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm)
•    Managing a 24/7 plant structure, so occasional support when needed.  

 

Education & Experience - Required 
•    Bachelor’s degr