Manufacturing Coordinator - Day Shift
Date: Jan 2, 2026
Location: Newton, NC, US, 28658
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 72643
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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.
Purpose of Position
To assist with the overall coordination and communication of schedules and plan to expedite the movement and queue of product through the plant in the most efficient manner.
Focus on coordination between all 4 shifts.
Manage overall plant product queues, inventories, and OOF.
Responsibilities
Continuous attention to safety; Create a safe working culture & environment
Support Lean principles and efforts
Manage product movement and queues for priority orders
Review production needs over the next 1-5 days; Coordinate plans for product movement with planning department, ops department manager, team leaders, and production coordinators
Manage OOF product and work with planning department to disposition, and create orders
Work with shift teams to manage queue at each process step
Work with production coordinators to maintain consistency between shifts in product movement and queues
Identify and isolate the source of problems whenever possible, taking corrective action with the direction of the production supervisor or department manager
Identify and implement actions to improve product movement efficiency throughout the plant
Escalate recurring issues (Quality, product flow, etc.) to a supervisor, maintenance. and Engineering
Document instructions, issues, resolutions, and deviations in the shift handoff
Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings required by plant management
Work Hours & Expectations
Typical work schedule is 40 hours Monday through Friday, dayshift
Work may require limited overtime and support on each shift; Work schedules will be jointly agreed upon by the employee and Department manager
Work is anticipated to coordinate with the groups at HCP, NCP, and TCP (occasional travel between plants)
Education & Experience
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required
5+ years of service and/or experience in cable manufacturing
1+ years cable plant coordinator experience
Must not be in progressive discipline process; Dependability as reflected in attendance records
Required Skills
Strong commitment to enhancing safety culture
Demonstrated ability to direct cable production processes in accordance with SOP's; Ability to communicate to production personnel, and processes and procedures necessary to ensure the product and the quality of cable.
Knowledge of cable processing, manufacturing equipment and raw materials used throughout plant.
Certified and experienced Manufacturing Associate; Broad understanding of Plant Operation.
Able to work within a team environment and collaborate across organizational boundaries to organize activities.
Results oriented, understand urgency of deadlines, and follow tasks to completion.
Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, & interpersonal skills.
Effective in managing multiple priorities / tasks and managing time effectively.
Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, and good planning / organization skills.
Proficiency with standard computer programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Experience with SAP and CoMET
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is ?$25.25 hourly rate - $29.63 hourly rate. 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.
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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.
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. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at.
Nearest Major Market: Hickory
