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Plant Operations Manager

Corning Incorporated • Christiansburg, VA • 2d ago

Date: Jun 16, 2025

Location: Christiansburg, VA, US, 24073

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 69142

The company built on breakthroughs.???

Join us.??

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.????

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations?- not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company,?and the world, forward.???

?At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.???

?Come break through with us.?

Corning's Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Role Purpose

Direct production operations and coordinate with all other staff functions to achieve plant cost, quality, and service objectives while meeting all safety, health and environmental requirements

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the development of an operating plan aligned with division, business, and manufacturing strategies to meet key performance objectives.

Lead execution of operating plan to meet manufacturing and commercial objectives.

Assure manufacturing capability and performance improvement in support of Division, business, and manufacturing strategies.

Provide focus and direction to plant personnel to assure knowledge and support of plant manufacturing priorities and requirements.

Maintain and assure efficient operation of all plant assets and equipment

Meet all safety and environmental regulatory requirements.

Create and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.

Build effective relationships within the business, plant staff groups, and with key customers and suppliers where required.

Champion Lean and other corporate manufacturing initiatives as required

Experiences/Education - Required

We require a B.S. Engineering or Technical degree, or equitable experience

We are seeking 10+ years of progressive responsibilities in operations and/or engineering leadership, including operations or engineering department supervisor experience.

Experience in leading teams and departments in meeting continuous improvement goals, step change performance improvements, innovation, expanding technical capability, work redesign or other change efforts.

Experience coordinating activities within functional responsibility and collaborating with other groups to achieve results.

Demonstrated track record of growing talent.

Experiences/Education - Desired

Experience with multiple manufacturing processes

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

Experience in staff or project roles such as Quality or Applications Engineering, Supply Chain, or a project assignment

Exposure to and understanding of the corporate network and resources.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $148,281.00 - $203,887.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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, and career from day one

As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.?

Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.

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.????

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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.?

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

Nearest Major Market: Blacksburg

Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia

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