Global Safety Solutions Safety Capability Leader

About the role

This role provides leadership, expertise, and practical support for Safety Excellence in all Corning operations in the Americas region. The goal is to ensure each operation has a rigorous safety program that protects the safety of Corning employees, contractors, and visitors at all times.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site teams across the Americas region to implement corporate safety standards — delivering employee training, developing continuous improvement plans, supporting post-incident problem solving, and sharing best practices across sites.
• Conduct site assessment visits (up to 2-week durations) to evaluate compliance with corporate safety standards and regulatory requirements; develop and support Corrective Action and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans to close identified gaps.
• Drive systematic, data-driven continuous improvement across the region; analyze injury/illness data, compliance metrics, and training completion data to identify trends and develop targeted solutions.
• Coach and guide facility safety personnel; support site leadership in building training plans that engage all organizational levels — from business and manufacturing leadership to front-line operations and engineering teams.
• Serve as a regional subject matter expert on OSHA, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance; contribute to the development and ongoing governance of corporate safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Safety and Health Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience developing and deploying health and safety programs in medium to heavy manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated track record of leading safety culture change and measurable performance improvement at manufacturing sites
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, risk assessment legislation, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience managing safety audits, inspections, compliance data, and internal reporting
• Experience identifying compliance gaps and developing practical corrective actions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Qualifications

• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
• Experience applying a systems-based or Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) approach to safety program development
• Experience presenting safety findings to executive leadership in a global or multi-cultural setting
• Familiarity with EHS management systems or business-specific compliance software

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization
• Leadership and coaching abilities
• Data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Project management and planning skills

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives aligned with key business results
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career
• Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan
• Health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

The range for this position is $88,484.00 - $121,666.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Schedule

Up to 50% travel – domestic and up to 2-week durations. This position does not support immigration sponsorship.