Operations Department Leader

Requisition Number: 77271   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.   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.   Overview: The Operations Department Leader is responsible for providing technical input, solutions, and options for improving productivity and efficiencies in the assigned areas of the plant. This individual will be responsible for ensuring a motivated and skilled workforce and will directly supervise the department supervisor and/or team lead. The Individual will be required to assess skills, write performance reviews and recommends and/or provide training to ensure department personnel are technically competent to perform assigned tasks in the facility. The Corning Canton facility is a continuous operations facility.   Responsibilities :

Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area to meet goals in productivity, quality, and cost control. Establish priorities for the department and works closely with Plant Engineering Manager, Plant Operations Manager, and the HR Manager to ensure the effective utilization of available resources. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.

Work with support functional groups to ensure manufacturing plans are executed per cost and schedule goals of the plant. Lead projects that support manufacturing needs. Oversee projects within their production departments to ensure critical path, milestones and objectives are met. Receives and gives work assignments with general instructions. Directs subordinates to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies. Interact with subordinate supervisors, outside customers and functional peer groups at management levels - interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects/schedules, etc. Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks, and checking work at frequent intervals. A portion of time is normally spent performing individual tasks related to the unit or sub-unit. Encompasses the direction and inspection of the performance of individuals or a team of associates who put together components to make assemblies, subassemblies, or completed units, or make or process raw materials into finished products in an industrial environment.

Bachelor’s degree 2 years in prior supervisory or military leadership experience Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.