Flame Retardant Planning Supervisor

Flame Retardant Planning Supervisor

Location:

Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company:
Corning

Requisition Number: 77304

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. 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.

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 Supply Chain Planning and Operations Support role is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing supply chain operations within planning, scheduling, and procurement to optimize the utilization of HCF's equipment, materials, and workforce while delivering maximum customer satisfaction. This role works collaboratively with regional and global supply chain teams, Product Line Management (PLM), production, quality, technology, and plant management to ensure high levels of service and cash flow performance.

The incumbent will participate in monthly plant and regional Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) partnership meetings with divisional planning teams to establish alignment and resolve capacity constraints to support dynamic demand. Additionally, the position will develop and recommend inventory management strategies and implement lean tools to enhance efficiency and drive operational improvements. The role will involve varying levels of project work and participation in cross-functional teams both within the plant and across Corning.

This includes enhancing manufacturing efficiency, supply chain operations, and customer service performance. The position will also act as a departmental representative for projects related to Manufacturing Execution Systems (CoMET) and Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP).

• Oversee production planning and scheduling activities, including order management (from order confirmation to fulfillment), resource planning, delivery commitments, production forecasting, reporting actual manufacturing results against plans, and managing Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) locations.
• Ensure the plant meets targeted objectives for all delivery metrics, including On-Time Performance (OTP), Order Cycle Time, and order dating.
• Collaborate with customer service and Product Line Management to manage expectations regarding Available-to-Promise (ATP) levels and manufacturing plans.
• Supervise production control activities, such as work center loading, coordination of experiments, prioritization of tasks, and serving as the primary liaison between the department and operations, engineering, and quality teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging lean and Six Sigma supply chain tools (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, DMAIC).
• Act as a business resource for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, working closely with system Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Manage new product implementation processes for release into manufacturing operations.
• Provide analysis on capacity, inventory, and delivery performance as a member of extended product teams for FR and RB.
• Develop department personnel by setting clear objectives, conducting performance appraisals, offering constructive feedback, and aligning individual development plans with business goals.
• Generate reports and analyses to enhance the effectiveness of planning and manufacturing operations.
• Ensure a safe working environment and actively promote safe work practices. This includes taking responsibility for…