Job Description

Requisition Number: 73044

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. 

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Provide leadership and expertise to establish processes and procedures to promote an efficient operation in the production areas, support the selection of equipment and improvement of processes and equipment to increase efficiency and reduce cost.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize and manage multiple, complex tasks & complete them on time every time
• Assist in the hiring of the production personnel necessary to efficiently produce product 24 hours a day within established production costs.
• Maintain close surveillance over operations through perusal of reports, staff meetings, observation, and personal contact to assure coordination an integration of timely work flow, timely production, budgetary conformance, schedules, utilization of personnel, skills, machines, equipment and facilities.
• Oversee installation and initial use of new equipment, to insure proper use, operation and integration into the department.
• Organization and prioritization of diverse on-going projects and employee safety.

Experiences/Education - Required

Education.

• Bachelor of Science degree, preferable with a Technical emphasis.

Work Experience.

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience

Additional Skills.

• Fully bilingual.
• Work independent of supervision.
• Prioritize and manage multiple, complex tasks and complete all tasks on time every time.
• Act as a team member, leader and/or facilitator.
• Make a communicate decision.
• Plan and schedule rapidly changing requirements.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• M.B.A. or equivalent business degree
• Experience in multiple businesses, divisions, technologies
• Experience in staff or project roles
• Manufacturing and/or engineering experiences throughout the product life cycle (growth and/or decline, new product introductions, turnaround situation, etc.)
• Experience in leading or being a member of projects and teams. Experience using positional power or personal influence to accomplish objectives
• Experience with global manufacturing and business through work, project experience, or expatriate assignment
• Experience to adapt to a variety of employee relations environments

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total 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 and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.

• Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program 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 contributions.

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@corning.com