Associate Production Manager

Requisition Number: 76170   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

The Associate Production Manager will support manufacturing operations departments to achieve performance objectives in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. The role provides both strategic and day-to-day leadership to production teams, ensuring operational excellence, workforce capability, and alignment with plant and business priorities.   This role is intended to identify and develop an individual to ascend into a future Department Head role. This role is designed as a near-term broadening opportunity to develop and position a future successor at. While engaging in Optical Fiber Manufacturing, the Associate Production manager will lead critical, plantwide projects focused on labor optimization, new technology receivership, and capacity expansions.   Location: Concord, NC or Wilmington, NC Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include leading large-scale projects, process improvements, and supporting functional departments plant wide Support department operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets Foster and maintain a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and company standards Provide leadership and direction to production teams and supervisors, including coaching, performance management, and development Support planning and allocate labor, equipment, and materials to meet production demand and operational priorities Lead resolution of operational issues through data-driven problem solving and cross-functional collaboration Support new product introduction, equipment installation, and start-up activities to ensure successful transition into manufacturing Communicate operational performance, priorities, and risks to plant leadership and key stakeholders Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering or technical discipline preferred Minimum 5 years of manufacturing or operations experience Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

Required Skills and Competencies

Demonstrated leadership in manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety and performance Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams while delivering results Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills using