Manufacturing Strategy Program Leader

Role Summary

The Manufacturing Strategy Program Leader drives execution of critical manufacturing initiatives across capacity planning, capital programs, and operational transformation efforts. This role ensures alignment between strategic priorities and day-to-day execution by leading cross-functional coordination, maintaining program rigor, and delivering results against key ramp and growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of manufacturing strategy initiatives and capital programs, ensuring delivery against key milestones
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, aligned with demand, capacity, and ramp objectives
• Develop cost estimates and financial models to support capital and operational decision-making
• Drive cross-functional alignment, resolve issues, and maintain momentum across initiatives
• Prepare executive-ready materials and synthesize insights to inform key decisions
• Support business case development, capital planning, and continuous improvement of planning processes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or strategy roles
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with capital projects and capacity planning
• Background in advanced manufacturing or high-tech industries
• MBA or advanced degree

Pay and Benefits

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $161,514.00 - $222,082.00 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.

A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include 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) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws.