Plant Operations Manager AO Phoenix - Aerospace & Defense

Requisition Number: 74234

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 and drive advances in life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, displays, automotive and solar markets.

• Lead execution of operating plan to meet manufacturing and commercial objectives.
• Direct production 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.

• Assist in the development of an operating plan aligned with division, business, and manufacturing strategies to meet key performance 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.
• Other responsibilities may be included to support the business.

• Bachelor’s degree required; B.S. in Engineering preferred.
• Progressive responsibilities in operations and/or engineering leadership, including management experience in operations, supply chain, or engineering departments.
• 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.

• Experience with multiple manufacturing processes and systems.
• Experience in staff or project roles such as Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, or high‑impact project assignments.
• Exposure to global manufacturing and business through work or project assignments.
• Exposure to and understanding of the corporate network and resources.

• Minimal. Travel requirements drive business needs.

• Full time (40 hours per week) and adaptable in support of 24/7 operations.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Salary range: $ – $, assuming full‑time status; starting pay depends on location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow over time; matching contributions to 401(k) far reaching.
• Health and wellness benefits: 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).
• 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.

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