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Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Molding Manager

Manufacturing & Production OperationsUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeReynosa, Tamaulipas, MexicoIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Operations, or a related Engineering discipline is required.
  • At least 10 years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment, including injection molding, tooling, equipment maintenance, product development, or product introduction, is required.
  • At least 5 years of people-management experience, including at least 3 years leading molding operations, tooling operations, or a comparable technical manufacturing function, is required.
  • Demonstrated expertise in injection molding process development, mold and tooling management, injection molding machine maintenance, and manufacturing process controls is required.
  • The candidate must be able to lead safety, quality, delivery, labor efficiency, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and cost-improvement initiatives in a high-volume production environment.
  • Strong Lean manufacturing and problem-solving capability is required, including experience with continuous improvement, statistical process control, process capability, experimental design, and Six Sigma methods.
  • Experience managing budgets, capital investments, supplier performance, and cross-functional projects is required.
  • Proficiency with ERP/MES systems and strong English communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop managers, supervisors, and technical teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and equipment-performance targets.
  • Drive operational excellence through standardized work, 5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean manufacturing, and continuous-improvement practices.
  • Optimize production capacity, labor, materials, inventory, equipment, tooling, and operating expenses to meet production plans and financial objectives.
  • Partner with engineering, technology, product, and external suppliers to deliver successful product launches, resolve manufacturing issues, and determine optimal make-versus-buy strategies.
  • Guide strategic decisions related to internal manufacturing capabilities and external supplier partnerships.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with SAP and MATTEC is preferred.

About the Company

Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Corning develops and manufactures specialty glass, ceramics, and related components for a range of industries. Its engineered glass and ceramic materials are produced and integrated into devices and systems such as smartphone screens, high‑performance displays, optical networks, automotive emissions controls, and life‑science equipment. The company differentiates itself with a broad portfolio across multiple markets, material science expertise, reliable supply, and end‑to‑end components and systems. Its goal is to help customers achieve performance and reliability by providing durable, high‑quality materials and connected solutions that scale with growing demand.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Corning, NY
Founded
1851

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