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Corning Incorporated · 2 months ago

Engineering Department Head - Trivium

Newton, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$147K/yr - $202K/yr

10+ years exp

Corning Incorporated is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. They are seeking an Engineering Department Head to lead engineering teams at the Trivium campus, focusing on achieving production targets, improving yield and efficiency, and fostering collaboration across plants.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Own and meet department production targets while ensuring robust engineering solutions and systems to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals

Develop portfolios to improve yield, cost, and efficiency, supporting plant-wide yearly objectives

Align supervisors across buildings to standardize operations, processes, SOPs, support models, and employee development

Foster relationships to drive standardization and collaboration across plants in the Catawba campus

Integrate major program priorities (e.g., new products, capacity expansions) into plant operations effectively

Lead process control and change management efforts to improve capability and mitigate operational variation

Define roles and responsibilities, enforce adherence to safety standards, and hold personnel accountable

Manage and develop section supervisors, team leaders, technicians, and engineers while optimizing resources and talent

Collaborate with support groups (Operations, IT, Planning, Finance) to continuously improve production performance

Deploy and oversee programs to attract, develop, and retain manufacturing talent, ensuring training plans for all salaried employees

Safeguard Corning’s Intellectual Property within the department

Approve all process/equipment changes and experimental plans, maintaining adherence to standards of excellence

Promote positive relations through transparent communication and engagement strategies

Drive organizational effectiveness via innovations and continuous improvement in manufacturing and business processes

Qualification

Engineering degreeManufacturing processes experienceSix Sigma knowledgeSupervisory experienceCost accountingTalent development strategyCoaching skillsListening skillsEmployee effectivenessEnvironmental stewardshipSafetyHealthConflict resolutionCross-functional team participationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor of Arts and Science – engineering degree preferred

10+ years experience to multiple manufacturing processes and corporate network and resources

6+ years of successful and proven supervisory, team leader and/or section supervisor experience in a manufacturing plant environment (equivalent leadership experience considered)

Experience and accountability for developing, implementing, and driving results for MBO's and manufacturing line metrics

Proven capability to lead, coach, direct and develop salaried exempt and nonexempt employees

Training in employee effectiveness, conflict resolution, coaching, listening skills, and supervisory effectiveness

In depth knowledge of Six Sigma and Performance Excellence Principles

Training, understanding, and demonstrated competence in cost accounting, managing for profitability

Trained and experienced in fundamentals of environmental stewardship, safety, and health

Experience managing the talent development strategy for the department, including programs to attract, develop and retain key talent

Led or participated in a cross-functional team in a manufacturing environment responsible for delivering key improvement initiative or cost reduction program