Operations Specialist

Requisition Number: 79745

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.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

Step into a hands-on operations role that keeps production safe, on schedule and running smoothly across shifts. You will support production crews, improve shift handoffs and manage work-in-process (WIP) flow, partnering with planning, quality and technical teams. This role works a 12-hour schedule and flexes between days and nights to provide shift coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to production crews to meet quality, quantity, service, cost and safety goals, including coverage for shift leadership roles as needed.
• Standardize shift handoffs and manage WIP flow, aging and staging to remove bottlenecks and maintain schedule attainment.
• Coordinate daily and monthly production schedules with planning, analyze work order variances and production data, and take corrective action on discrepancies.
• Audit production orders and documentation for compliance, release and close out orders, and support monthly cycle counts [Confirm acronym definition: DHR].
• Enforce safety policies and quality system requirements, support accident and injury investigations, and support crew training and makeup training.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree
• 0-2+ years of manufacturing or related experience
• Must be willing to work 12-hour days and/or night shift on 2-2-3 schedule (includes weekends & Holidays).

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience with project management in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO and GMP
• Experience supporting continuous improvement activities
• Experience with manufacturing operations, including production requirements and support systems
• Experience with shift handoff processes, WIP management and production flow optimization
• Hands-on technical experience with manufacturing processes, machine reliability and equipment improvement
• Working knowledge of materials management systems, manufacturing equipment and processes, and good manufacturing practices (GMP)

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $74,120.00 - $101,915.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include 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) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a 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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.