Plant Operations Manager (Reynosa)

Overview

Corning 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 Purpose

Direct production and maintenance operations and coordinate with engineering and 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
• Assure growth in talent and capability of the plant operations staff
• 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

• B.S. or equivalent technical degree
• 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

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.