Manufacturing Project Manager, Newton

Corning Incorporated • Newton, NC • 21h ago

Requisition Number: 78974

Position will be fully onsite

**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.

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.

Role Purpose

The Manufacturing Project Manager will play a vital role in ensuring the successful implementation of high-capital manufacturing initiatives at the Newton Cable Plant. This position is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, meet operational goals, and align with the plant's growth objectives. Acting as the primary liaison between project teams and all manufacturing departments, the Manufacturing Project Manager will ensure the plant is fully prepared to adopt new technologies, processes, and equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead operations- and engineering-focused projects that support plant priorities, manufacturing performance, and revenue growth.

Serve as the primary plant lead for major capital initiatives, ensuring readiness for new equipment, processes, and technologies.

Deliver projects on time and within scope while meeting quality, safety, performance, and efficiency objectives.

Partner with project teams to define scope, deliverables, timelines, risks, and implementation requirements.

Lead cross-functional teams, provide stakeholder updates, and proactively resolve issues to prevent delays or operational disruption.

Manage plant resources, infrastructure, and training to enable sustainable project implementation and adoption.

Coach team members, drive accountability and continuous improvement, and conduct post-project reviews to identify optimization opportunities.

Education and Experience - Required:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field

Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience

Minimum 3 years of direct leadership experience in manufacturing, including managing teams and driving project outcomes

Experience delivering complex manufacturing projects, including integrating equipment, processes, and technology into existing operations

Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet)

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Experience in a high-capital, technology-driven environment

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $130,000.00 - $175,000.00 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.

**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 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 accommodations@corning.com .

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