Plant Operations Manager

Date: Oct 19, 2026 Location: Vineland, NJ, US, 08360 Company: Corning Requisition Number: 79037 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 Direct production and maintenance operations and coordinate with engineering and other staff functions to achieve plant cost, quality, and service objectives while meeting all safety, health, and environmental requirements Key Responsibilities Assist in the development of an operating plan aligned with division, business, and manufacturing strategies to meet key performance objectives Lead execution of operating plan to meet manufacturing and commercial objectives Assure manufacturing capability and performance improvement in support of division, business, and manufacturing strategies Provide focus and direction to plant personnel to assure knowledge and support of plant manufacturing priorities and requirements Maintain and assure efficient operation of all plant assets and equipment Meet all safety and environmental regulatory requirements. Create and maintain a safe working environment for all employees Assure growth in talent and capability of the plant operations staff Build effective relationships within the business, plant staff groups, and with key customers and suppliers where required Champion Lean and other corporate manufacturing initiatives as required Experiences/Education - Required Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical degree 10+ years working in manaufacturing operations 5+ years of progressive responsibilities in operations and/or engineering leadership, including operations or engineering department supervisor experience Experience in leading teams and departments in meeting continuous improvement goals, step change performance improvements, innovation, expanding technical capability, work redesign or other change efforts Experience coordinating activities within functional responsibility and collaborating with other groups to achieve results Demonstrated track record of growing talent Experiences/Education - Desired Experience with multiple manufacturing processes Experience in staff or project roles such as Quality or Applications Engineering, Supply Chain, or a project assignment Exposure to global manufacturing and business through work or project assignments Exposure to and understanding of the corporate network and resources This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $163,109.00 - $224,275.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applic…

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