Job Description
We operate a large, 850,000 sq ft unionized plant, and we're looking for a talented individual to be part of our journey in redefining manufacturing excellence. At Corning, we believe in creating a sustainable future—clear blue skies are made here. Our commitment to environmental stewardship and cutting-edge technology sets us apart as a leader in the industry
Scope of Position: This is a unique opportunity to gain cross-functional exposure across all facets of engineering, plant operations, and leadership. You'll explore the inner workings of our large-scale plant and acquire invaluable experience managing a team. We're looking for someone ready to dive into the intricacies of how our plant is designed and operates.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Collaboratively interact with engineering, quality, planning, plant leadership, and production/operations staff to meet production goals.
- Prioritize and execute production schedules based on product manufacturing, equipment efficiency, and material supply.
- Develop, implement, and sustain activities in the production area(s) to meet safety, quality, production, and cost objectives.
- Maintain manufacturing metrics tracking and reporting.
- Lead your team to achieve assignments using established goals, procedures, and policies.
- Manage a diverse group of skilled and semi-skilled employees, assigning tasks and checking work at frequent intervals.
- Oversee employee timecards and payroll.
Schedule & Hours:
- Day shift: 7 AM to 3 PM, followed by 1 day off
- Swing shift: 3 PM to 11 PM, followed by 2 consecutive days off
- Night shift: 11 PM to 7 AM, followed by 4 consecutive days off
Requirements:
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to learn quickly, seek guidance, and apply solutions to minimize issues.
- Strong decision-making skills.
- Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and partner to develop and integrate solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Attention to detail.
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical or STEM discipline
- 2+ years of manufacturing and/or leadership experience preferred.
- Process orientation with a knack for finding ways to improve existing operations.