Manufacturing Department Head
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Quality Engineering
Manufacturing Department Head
Date:
Jul 29, 2026
Location:
Fairport, NY, US, 14450
Company:
Corning
Requisition Number: 76708
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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.
The Specialty Materials segment manufactures products that provide more than 150 material formulations for glass, glass ceramics and fluoride crystals to meet demand for unique customer needs. Consequently, this segment operates in a wide variety of commercial and industrial markets that include display optics and components, semiconductor optics components, aerospace and defense, astronomy, ophthalmic products, telecommunications components and cover glass that is optimized for portable display devices.
We are seeking a Manufacturing Department Head to lead three manufacturing operations teams focused on execution excellence and product ramp within a high-precision manufacturing environment. In this role, you will facilitate and direct daily production activities for the PO operations teams to ensure control and compliance with established process controls and operational procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the PO operations teams (Optical Fabrication, Coating, Assembly & Test) consisting of Operations Department Heads, Team Leaders, and Optical Manufacturing Technicians.
- Lead daily operations support and drive resolution for issues quickly across the PO operations teams.
- Assist in the development of an operating plan for Precision Optics that aligns with division and plant manufacturing strategies to meet key performance metrics.
- Communicate and report production and process performance to production teams, plant operations staff, functional leaders, and executive leadership teams.
- Ensure that production targets and delivery requirements are met on a daily and weekly basis.
- Engage with plant teams and functional groups to identify and implement process improvements and cost reduction projects.
- Improve PCPD across the PO operations teams to strengthen process control, documentation, data analysis, statistical process control, and standard work.
- Develop a balanced and capable operations team by setting clear expectations, providing coaching and feedback, and developing operations talent at the plant.
- Drive strong accountability, ownership, and empowerment across the PO engineering teams.
Required Experience and
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, Science, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years in manufacturing or engineering
- 5+ years of frontline supervisory or leadership experience in a plant manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated capability to hold themselves and team members accountable to process control and discipline
Desired
Qualifications:
- Experience with volume ramps in a manufacturing environment
- Experience applying problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies:
Performance Excellence, DMAIC, Lean, Data Analysis, 5S - Experience working with ERP Systems such as SAP and MES
- Understanding technical details and impacts of the process and requirements for successful performance, quality, and delivery.
- Excellent follow-up and documentation skills.
- Ability to build relationships within cross-functional groups.
- Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
- Strong communication skills
Work Hours:
Standard hours (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Flexible hours may be required to support off-hour and/or weekend operation requirements
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $ - $ assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent…
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