.Requisition Number: 66374Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.We invent life-changing technologies using materials science.
Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we're always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.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 PurposeDirect overall plant operations and staff functions in order to achieve customer, business, and corporate objectives regarding cost, quality, service, and growth while meeting all safety, health, and environmental requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement operating plans that meet key performance objectivesAssure the success of manufacturing and engineering programs while considering cost, resources, and technical riskAssure growth in talent and capability of the plant staff and total organizationBuild effective relationships within the business, corporate leadership, and staff groups, and with key customers and suppliers where requiredActively participate with division and business staffs in development of strategies supporting manufacturing and commercial objectivesBuild a sustainable culture characteristic of Corning Values and continuous improvement in support of the businessChampion and sponsor the innovation process for new product and process developmentDemonstrate positive corporate citizenship in the communities in which we operateBe forward thinking in the development of strategies and plans that ensure the sustainability of plant operationsChampion and sponsor key corporate and division initiativesEducationB.S.
or equivalent technical degreeProgressive responsibilities in manufacturing and engineering roles in plants and divisionsExperience in leading departments or organizations in meeting continuous improvement goals, step change performance improvements, innovation, expanding technical capability, work redesign or other change effortsExperience building and managing a cohesive staff and establishing collaborative relationships across functional areasDemonstrated track record of growing and placing talentExperiencesM.B.A