Plant Operations Manager

Requisition Number: 68459

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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.​   

 

​ 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, 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 

Scope of Position

• This position leads the execution of the operating plan to meet manufacturing and commercial objectives.
• This position is responsible for directing production operations and coordinating with engineering and other staff functions to achieve plant cost, quality, and service objectives while meeting all safety, health, and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of an operating plan aligned with division, business, and manufacturing strategies to meet key performance objectives. 
• Assure manufacturing capability and performance improvement in support of division, business, and manufacturing strategies.
• Provide focus and direction to plant personnel to assure knowledge and support of plant manufacturing priorities and requirements.
• Maintain and assure efficient operation of all plant assets and equipment.
• Meet all safety and environmental regulatory requirements. Create and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Assure growth in talent and capability of the plant operations staff.
• Build effective relationships within the business, plant staff groups, and with key customers and suppliers where required.
• Champion Lean and other corporate manufacturing initiatives as required.
• Other responsibilities may be included to support the business.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering or equivalent degree
• Minimum 6 years' experience with progressive responsibilities in operations or manufacturing.
• Experience in leading teams and departments in meeting continuous improvement goals, step change performance improvements, innovation, expanding technical capability, work redesign or other change efforts.
• Experience coordinating activities within functional responsibility and collaborating with other groups to achieve results.
• Demonstrated track record of growing talent.

Desired Experience

• Experience with multiple manufacturing processes and systems.
• Experience in staff or project roles such as Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a high impact project assignments.
• Exposure to global manufacturing and business through work or project assignments
• Exposure to and understanding of the corporate network and