Job Description

Requisition Number: 74731

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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

Direct Production team to achieve delivery, cost, quality, health and safety objectives. Execute the plant plan objectives at the tactical level focused on continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and monitor day-to-day manufacturing operations to achieve department objectives.
• Ensure production schedules are executed and met by coordinating workflow and resources effectively.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate maintenance as needed.
• Provide immediate supervision to subordinates to execute assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies.
• Review team performance with team members at regular intervals.
• Build effective relations with plant support groups.
• Conduct hourly/direct labor employee performance reviews and provide coaching as needed.
• Ensure team executes documented operating procedures and follows established document control protocols.
• Implement and monitor training and certification plans.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance productivity or reduce costs without compromising quality/safety standards.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives or other operational improvement programs.
• Hold reports accountable for adherence to established procedures and setpoints for process control; ensure awareness and compliance to changes.
• Compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental (EHS).
• Other jobs assigned by supervisor or manager.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• Engineering background is preferred
• Minimum 5 years working experience in manufacturing plant, including supervisory experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Proven team leadership skills.
• Good manufacturing management
• Self-motivated, willing to work under pressure. High sense of responsibility and initiative.
• Good oral and written English
• Certified Green Belt preferred

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.