Maintenance Department Head

Requisition Number: 65883

 

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: Define and lead the implementation of process control systems (SOP's, SOS's) throughout the facility for critical infrastructure equipment. Provide project leadership for maintenance improvement projects. Planning and scheduling of customer special requests outside of daily requirements. 

 

Required Education, Experience and Skillset

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with an electrical or mechanical focus 
• 6+ years of manufacturing and/or facilities experience 

• Leadership skills to both communicate expectations and hold individuals accountable.  
• Ability to supervise and lead direct and indirect employees.  
• Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions.  
• Results oriented and high commitment.  
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.  
• Project management skills.  
• Creative and innovative problem-solving skills.  
• Can thoroughly carry assignments to completion.  
• Basic skills for data collection and data analysis.  

 

Desired Skills

• Supervisory skills, particularly in coaching technical employees  
• Six Sigma Greenbelt/DMAIC certification  
• Lean Manufacturing techniques and knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting (budget tracking/spending)  

 

Soft Skills

• Personal initiative and commitment  
• Organized with good planning and time management skills  
• Ability to build relationships within cross functional groups; team building skills  
• Positive attitude, flexible and strong work ethic  
• Strong communication and presentation skills  
• Ability to allocate/supervise resources to accomplish goals (directly and indirectly)  
• Ability to coach and develop others 

 

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the implementation of process control systems (SOP's, SOS's) throughout the facility for critical infrastructure equipment.
• Provide project leadership for production and facility improvement projects.
• Provide project leadership for Performance Excellence (PEx)