Manufacturing Department Head

About the role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Department Head to lead three manufacturing operations teams focused on execution excellence and product ramp within a high-precision manufacturing environment. In this role, you will facilitate and direct daily production activities for the PO operations teams to ensure control and compliance with established process controls and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PO operations teams (Optical Fabrication, Coating, Assembly & Test) consisting of Operations Department Heads, Team Leaders, and Optical Manufacturing Technicians.
• Lead daily operations support and drive resolution for issues quickly across the PO operations teams.
• Assist in the development of an operating plan for Precision Optics that aligns with division and plant manufacturing strategies to meet key performance metrics.
• Communicate and report production and process performance to production teams, plant operations staff, functional leaders, and executive leadership teams.
• Ensure that production targets and delivery requirements are met on a daily and weekly basis.
• Engage with plant teams and functional groups to identify and implement process improvements and cost reduction projects.
• Improve PCPD across the PO operations teams to strengthen process control, documentation, data analysis, statistical process control, and standard work.
• Develop a balanced and capable operations team by setting clear expectations, providing coaching and feedback, and developing operations talent at the plant.
• Drive strong accountability, ownership, and empowerment across the PO engineering teams.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, Science, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years in manufacturing or engineering.
• 5+ years of frontline supervisory or leadership experience in a plant manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated capability to hold themselves and team members accountable to process control and discipline.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with volume ramps in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience applying problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies: Performance Excellence, DMAIC, Lean, Data Analysis, 5S.
• Experience working with ERP Systems such as SAP and MES'.
• Understanding technical details and impacts of the process and requirements for successful performance, quality, and delivery.
• Excellent follow-up and documentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships within cross-functional groups.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication skills.

Schedule

Standard hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM). Flexible hours may be required to support off-hour and/or weekend operation requirements.

Pay

The range for this position is $136,243.00 - $187,335.00 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.

Benefits

Corning offers a total compensation and benefits package supporting your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• 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, with total contributions to your retirement accounts reaching between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• 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).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.