Plant Operations Manager

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

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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 mor

e.
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, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world w

• ith:Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save l
• ivesDamage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us conne
• ctedOptical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of l
• ightPrecision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experie
• ncesAuto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transporta
• tionSolar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solut

ions
Scope of Posi

tion:• Lead execution of operating plan to meet manufacturing and commercial object

ives.• Direct production operations and coordinate with engineering and other staff functions to achieve plant cost, quality, and service objectives while meeting all safety, health, and environmental requirem

ents.
Job Responsibil

ities:• Assist in the development of an operating plan aligned with division, business, and manufacturing strategies to meet key performance objec

tives.• Assure manufacturing capability and performance improvement in support of division, business, and manufacturing strat

egies.• Provide focus and direction to plant personnel to assure knowledge and support of plant manufacturing priorities and require

ments.• Maintain and assure efficient operation of all plant assets and equi

pment.• Meet all safety and environmental regulatory requirements. Create and maintain a safe working environment for all empl

oyees.• 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 req

uired.• Champion Lean and other corporate manufacturing initiatives as req

uired.• Other responsibilities may be included to support the bus

iness.
Required Education and Expe

rience:• Bachelors degree required; B.S in Engineering pr

eferred• Progressive responsibilities in operations and/or engineering leadership, including operations, supply chain or engineering department management expe

rience.• Experience in leading teams and departments in meeting continuous improvement goals, step change performance improvements, innovation, expanding technical capability, work redesign or other change e

fforts.• Experience coordinating activities within functional responsibility and collaborating with other groups to achieve r

esults.• Demonstrated track record of growing

talent.Other desired exper

iences:• Experience with multiple manufacturing processes and s

ystems.• Experience in staff or project roles such as Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a high impact project assig

nments.• Exposure to global manufacturing and business through work or project assi

gnments• Exposure to and understanding of the corporate network and res

ources.
Travel Requi

rements:• Minimal. Travel requirements drive busines

s needs.
Hours of work/work

schedule:• Full time (40 hours per week) and adaptable in support of 24/7 o

perations
This position does not support immigration sp

onsorship.
The range for this position is $126,334.00 - $173,710.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and

education.
A job that sha

pes a life. Corning offers you the tot

al package.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career

• from day one.Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins
• , we all win.As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and year
• s of service.Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and
• your family.Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional c

ontributions.We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally prot

ected status.Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations