Production Manager

About the role

The Optical Communications segment of Corning is evolving from a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to a comprehensive provider of optical solutions. This role is based at the Winston-Salem cable facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations for the Winston-Salem cable facility, ensuring safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team performance.
• Drive manufacturing performance and achieve production targets.
• Manage staffing, labor productivity, and departmental budget.
• Align plant capacity with customer demand and support SIOP.
• Partner with planning to meet on-time manufacturing and delivery goals.
• Lead changeovers, equipment upgrades, maintenance, and new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement and OEE gains through lean initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and hold teams accountable for safety, quality, and results.
• Communicate operational priorities and long-term goals across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (technical or business degree preferred).
• 7+ years' experience in manufacturing with a proven track record of leadership progression.
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and with a high commitment level to the business and department.
• Energetic, effective under pressure, and can respond positively to constructive feedback.
• Direct people management experience (for both salaried and non-exempt employees).
• Demonstrated people leadership skills of conflict resolution, coaching, active listening, and employee effectiveness.
• Experience and accountability for developing, implementing, and driving results through critical manufacturing metrics (including safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale).
• Certified Six Sigma DMAIC Green Belt and/or demonstrated Lean capabilities.
• Experience managing the talent development strategy for the department, including programs to attract, develop, and retain key talent.
• Desired: MBA or advanced technical graduate degree.
• Experience and competence of innovation and new product development and delivery; has participated or led a project team responsible for developing and/or launching a new product into manufacturing.
• Experience collaborating, interfacing, and communicating upward and outward.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor of Science (technical or business degree preferred).
• Required: 7+ years' experience in manufacturing with a proven track record of leadership progression.
• Required: Highly motivated, results-oriented, and with a high commitment level to the business and department.
• Required: Energetic, effective under pressure, and can respond positively to constructive feedback.
• Required: Direct people management experience (for both salaried and non-exempt employees).
• Required: Demonstrated people leadership skills of conflict resolution, coaching, active listening, and employee effectiveness.
• Required: Experience and accountability for developing, implementing, and driving results through critical manufacturing metrics (including safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale).
• Required: Certified Six Sigma DMAIC Green Belt and/or demonstrated Lean capabilities.
• Required: Experience managing the talent development strategy for the department, including programs to attract, develop, and retain key talent.
• Desired: MBA or advanced technical graduate degree.
• Desired: Experience and competence of innovation and new product development and delivery; has participated or led a project team responsible for developing and/or launching a new product into manufacturing.
• Desired: Experience collaborating, interfacing, and communicating upward and outward.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Proven ability to drive results and manage change.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Experience in talent development and retention strategies.
• Experience in new product development and launch.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving 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 $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.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.