Facilities and Chemical Technology Operations Manager
Date: Jun 17, 2025
Location: Concord, NC, US, 28026
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 68986
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Are you a strategic leader ready to take ownership of critical plant systems? We're seeking an experienced Facilities & Environmental Operations Manager to lead and oversee the functional areas of environmental control, facilities operations, chemical technology operations, and facility maintenance production support in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
In this dynamic role, you'll report directly to the Plant Manager and be responsible for managing cross-functional teams, driving operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and executing impactful capital projects to support world-class facility standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead teams of skilled personnel to meet plant objectives in the areas of facilities, environment, safety, cost, and capacity in a 24x7 operating environment.
Recruit, hire and develop an organization to support process, mechanical and electrical systems and infrastructure chemical technology and facilities on a daily basis.
Maintain criteria for staffing and selection, performance evaluations, and compensation administration.
Effectively grow team and individual skill levels, enabling continuous improvement, personnel growth, and the ability to manage projects.
Resolve conflicts and coach teams.
Manage staffing and overtime.
Develop and track department performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Oversee and maintain the overall Concord plant facility systems to meet world class standards
Manage environmental compliance activities for the factory in cooperation with the plant EHS department and the corporate environmental organization.
Develop and execute a multi-year strategy to ensure reliable operation of the plant facilities infrastructure to support a 24x7 manufacturing environment.
Initiate capital projects and secure funding approval for plant facility and infrastructure initiatives. Projects typically address safety/environmental, equipment obsolescence, capacity/expansion, and cost reduction.
Lead the development of a plantwide maintenance strategy collaborating with the Engineering and Operations organizations. Lead the corporate maintenance network self-assessment and appropriate elements of the manufacturing excellence assessment (AME).
Manage day-to-day operations
Oversee plant raw materials quality and delivery.
Set and meet department and project timelines, budget, and technology performance standards.
Develop and plan plant shutdown activities, including operations downtime, budget, timeline, and resourcing.
Manage contract support for facilities - cleaning, landscaping, etc.
Drive continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
Soft Skills (Communication/Team/Leadership):
Effective Communication
Problem avoidance and resolution experience
Travel Requirements:
Hours of work/work schedule/flextime: 40+ hours/week
Required Education:
4-year degree in Engineering or Related Field
Required Years and Area of Experience:
8-10 years of relevant experience
Experience in Plant Operations, Engineering, and/or Maintenance leadership
Demonstrated leadership capability, ability to influence others, act with integrity
Experience with department and project budget development and control
Demonstrated experience with efficient utilization of Corning and leveraged resources
Desired Skills:
Understanding of Pollution Abatement technology
Understanding of State and Local Environmental permitting and requirements
Project Management skills
Understanding Facilities Equipment and Maintenance including electrical infrastructure
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $118,428.00 - $162,839.00 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.
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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.
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Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord
