Plant Manager

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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.

Requisition Number: 73283

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.

Corning’s Businesses Are Ever Evolving To Best Serve Our Customers, Industries, And Consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform Life Sciences, Mobile Consumer Electronics, Optical Communications, Display, and Automotive Markets. We Are Changing The World With

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage‑resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

The Plant Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for a complex manufacturing facility, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations while delivering business results aligned with Corning’s values. This role is accountable for driving operational excellence, developing high‑performing teams, and leading continuous improvement, innovation, and growth in a technically advanced manufacturing environment. This position may be used to build a pipeline of external Plant Manager talent for current and future manufacturing leadership opportunities across Corning’s Northeast operations.

Placement timing and location will vary based on business needs.

• Demonstrate visible, accountable leadership for safety, health, and environmental (SHE) compliance, fostering a zero‑harm culture.
• Ensure all operations comply with regulatory, corporate, and site‑specific SHE requirements.
• Develop and execute operating plans that achieve safety, quality, cost, delivery, and growth objectives.
• Lead manufacturing and engineering programs while balancing cost, resources, risk, and technical complexity.
• Drive continuous improvement and step‑change performance through disciplined operating systems and standard work.
• Ensure readiness and capability of new products, processes, and development programs transitioned into production.
• Partner with division, business, and corporate leadership to support manufacturing and commercial strategies.
• Provide forward‑looking leadership to ensure long‑term sustainability, reliability, and competitiveness of plant operations.
• Champion and sponsor key corporate and division initiatives, including digital manufacturing and operational transformation.
• Build, develop, and retain a high‑performing leadership team and workforce.
• Establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning consistent with Corning Values.
• Demonstrate a strong track record of growing, developing, and placing talent to support succession and organizational capability.
• Champion innovation in product, process, and manufacturing technology.
• Build effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and community stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Represent Corning as a positive corporate citizen in the communities in which we operate.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Significant leadership experience (typically 10+ years) in manufacturing, production, engineering, or supply chain environments.
• Demonstrated success leading complex manufacturing organizations through continuous improvement, cultural evolution, and performance transformation.
• Experience building and leading…