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Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Plant Operations Manager

Manufacturing & Production OperationsUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeVineland, NJ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent technical degree is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience working in manufacturing operations is required.
  • At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in operations and/or engineering leadership, including experience as an operations or engineering department supervisor, is required.
  • Experience leading teams and departments in continuous improvement goals, step-change performance improvements, innovation, expanding technical capability, work redesign, or other change efforts is required.
  • Experience coordinating activities within functional responsibility and collaborating with other groups to achieve results is required.
  • A demonstrated track record of growing talent is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing an operating plan aligned with division, business, and manufacturing strategies to meet key performance objectives.
  • Lead execution of the operating plan to meet manufacturing and commercial objectives.
  • Ensure manufacturing capability and performance improvement in support of division, business, and manufacturing strategies.
  • Provide focus and direction to plant personnel to ensure knowledge of and support for plant manufacturing priorities and requirements.
  • Maintain and ensure efficient operation of all plant assets and equipment.
  • Meet all safety and environmental regulatory requirements and create and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
  • Ensure growth in the 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.

Desired Qualifications

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

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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