Performance Excellence Manager

Requisition Number: 76218   The company built on breakthroughs. ​   Join us.​                                                                                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.  ​     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.     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

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Performance Excellence Manager to lead a multi-disciplined team driving quality excellence, operational efficiency, and equipment reliability at our Winston Salem, NC manufacturing facility. In this role, you will define and execute the site's strategy across quality systems, lean transformation, and maintenance operations — building a culture of continuous improvement and customer-focused performance at every level of the organization. Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Quality, Lean, and Maintenance functions, setting clear strategic direction and performance expectations for the team and its leaders Champion a quality-first culture by implementing system improvements, maintaining quality certifications (ISO 9001, TL 9000), and advancing the continuous improvement of the site's Product Quality Architecture (PQA) Design and sustain a lean manufacturing program — educating and coaching employees on lean philosophy, tools, and proven methodologies while tracking metrics to verify effectiveness Partner with HR and cross-functional teams to build a talent pipeline and support the growth and development of site employees through structured training plans Analyze equipment downtime root causes and develop preventative maintenance programs supported by leading metrics to maximize machine availability Coordinate maintenance requirement specifications with engineering for new machinery design and capital project support Collaborate with supervisors, contractors, and functional peer groups to achieve site goals and drive continuous improvement initiatives Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment Demonstrated experience applying quality systems, lean manufacturing techniques, and maintenance strategies in a production environment Strong statistical and process control knowledge Proven ability to coach, mentor, and lead teams — providing clear direction and setting performance expectations Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage across all organizational levels Experiences/Education - Desired

Master's degree in Engineering or a