Job Description

Requisition Number: 71538

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, and automotive 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 

Role Purpose

Lead and manage daily operational activities, including direct and indirect staff and vendors. Build and maintain strong tenant relationships, oversee operational budgets, and ensure the maintenance of high-quality standards for the facilities. Responsible for ensuring the delivery of proactive and reactive multi-skilled maintenance services that support operational efficiency and reliability. This role focuses on developing and implementing best practice strategies, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards to align with Corning Incorporated’s business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the plant maintenance and facility functions, delivering both reactive and proactive multi-skilled maintenance services for all operational equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure equipment reliability and optimal functionality to support business continuity and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the creation and execution of best practice maintenance visions and strategies that drive operational performance and enhance the value of customer and facility assets.
• Develop and implement facility and maintenance management strategies that align with Corning Incorporated’s overarching business objectives.
• Ensure all maintenance and facility operations adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety, environmental responsibility, and regulatory compliance across all aspects of the facility.
• Conduct regular inspections and assessments of assets, buildings, and facilities to identify areas for improvement and ensure optimal functionality.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to address identified issues promptly.
• Lead and mentor a team of facility management professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide training, guidance, and development opportunities to build a high-performing team.
• Support maintenance operations at the Sullivan Park location, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance processes, reduce downtime, and optimize resource utilization.
• Leverage data and analytics to identify trends and implement innovative solutions to improve facility performance.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree required, BS or MS in Engineering preferred
• Frontline supervisory or team leader experience in a production or operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and projects to achieve measurable results.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies and operational systems.
• Experience with cost management and financial oversight.
• Knowledge of safety, health, and property maintenance fundamentals.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience leading Union workforce.
• Experience managing operations at research facility. 
• Certification in facility management or maintenance-related disciplines.
• Strong decision making and prioritization skills.
• Strong communication skills (within team, within plant, external to plant).
• Coaching/Teambuilding skills.
• Conflict resolution.
• Professional attitude and behavior.
• Able to prioritize day to day work for self and team.

Hours of work/work schedule/flextime: 

• • Generally 1st shift, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday; some overtime required
  • On call per WPS schedule rotation
  • Some weekend coverage as required
  • This position includes 2nd shift oversight

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $82,426.00 - $113,337.00 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .

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