Plant Training Manager - AO Phoenix - Aerospace & Defense

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our people break through limitations and expectations daily, helping move our company—and the world—forward. At Corning, you can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines.

Corning’s businesses accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets with trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, enhance devices, carry information at the speed of light, deliver richer experiences, drive cleaner and safer transportation, and enable low-cost solar energy solutions.

About the role

The Training Manager is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of all training and workforce development programs for the AO Phoenix facility. This role serves as the site owner for onboarding, offboarding, employee qualification programs, on-the-job training (OJT), training compliance, and workforce development initiatives. Working closely with Operations, Quality, Safety, Engineering, and Human Resources, the Training Manager develops and executes training strategies that support operational excellence, quality compliance, employee engagement, and organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve site-wide training and development programs aligned with business, operational, quality, and safety objectives.
• Lead plant-wide training initiatives and long-range training plans supporting workforce readiness, organizational growth, succession planning, and changing business requirements.
• Own all training-related onboarding and offboarding processes for the facility.
• Develop and own structured OJT programs, employee qualification standards, and trainer certification processes.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, and Safety to ensure employees are properly trained and qualified to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Serve as site owner for training-related procedures, SOPs, work instructions, and training documentation.
• Coordinate retraining activities resulting from process, equipment, procedural, customer, or regulatory changes.
• Maintain training records, qualification status, compliance metrics, and audit-ready documentation.
• Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and addressing training-related gaps.
• Provide leadership and direction for site training processes, trainers, and workforce development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in training, workforce development, manufacturing operations, or a related field.
• Experience developing and managing onboarding programs, employee qualification systems, and OJT programs.
• Experience with SOPs, work instructions, document control systems, and training compliance requirements.
• Strong project management, communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and training management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, machining, plating, metal finishing, or other regulated production environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management systems.
• Experience supporting internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and workforce development initiatives.

Skills

• Training Strategy
• Workforce Development
• Organizational Learning
• Onboarding & Offboarding
• OJT
• Employee Qualification Programs
• SOP & Document Management
• Quality & Safety Compliance
• Continuous Improvement
• Change Management
• Leadership Development
• Succession Planning
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication & Facilitation

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Pay

The range for this position is $106,400.00 - $146,300.00 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

• 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 (total contributions can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on age and years of service).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid parental leave and family building support.
• Fitness benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability.
• Disease management programs.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward contributions.