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Corning Incorporated

Operations Process Engineer

Corning Incorporated, Harrodsburg, Kentucky, United States, 40330

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Corning Incorporated . Corning is a global innovator in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible across industries. Purpose Of The Position

Drive operational excellence by analyzing, designing, and optimizing processes. Enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality, and ensure seamless workflows across the organization. Supervision in the Harrodsburg Operations organization, with knowledge spanning both the Mixing and Operations departments Including shift supervision coverage based on staffing and team strategy Define and implement improvements within the Operations organization, including lean, operational excellence, increased technical skills, safety projects and performance gains Support project/development activities such as new process, equipment/product introductions and cost reduction projects related to the production floor Achieve plant safety, cost, quality and delivery targets Key Responsibilities

Analyze current operational processes and workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Design and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality. Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to monitor process performance and troubleshoot issues. Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and systems to enhance operational capabilities. Train and support staff in adopting new processes and tools. Monitor and report on the progress of process improvement projects to key stakeholders. Knowledgeable resource on both Mixing and Operations procedures and policies Will backfill responsibilities of the Operations Section Supervisor in their absence Provide daily direction to operations employees using established guidelines, procedures, and policies Communicate and report operations performance metrics to production teams, plant operations staff and functional leaders Ensure production targets and delivery requirements are met on a daily and weekly basis Hold operators accountable for adherence to established procedures and operating setpoints for process control with ensuring awareness and compliance to changes Build effective relations with plant support groups, including operations, melting, forming, BOD, quality and safety Receive and integrate new technologies to improve process capability while ensuring proper processes are followed Evaluate Kaizens supplied by both operators and shift supervisors and drive to implementation Audit both Mixing and Operations documentation for adherence to current practices per ISO required frequency Actively engage in plant safety initiatives and projects Ensure the protection of Corning’s Intellectual Property (IP). Deploy positive employee relations strategy and communicate openly and honestly with employees at all levels Adhere to national and local safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations Hours Of Work

Typical hours (M-F 08:00 – 17:00) Flexible hours required to support 24/7 manufacturing coverage on 12-hour shift rotation as follows: Operations: 07:15 – 19:30 and 19:15 – 07:30 Mixing: 06:15 – 18:30 Required Education And Experience

4-year degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Ceramics, Chemistry preferred) 3+ years of experience in process engineering, operations, or similar roles in manufacturing or production environments 0-3 years supervisory/management experience Excellent leadership skills, ability to work at all levels of the organization, continuously mentor, coach or teach Critical decision-making skills to troubleshoot and act under pressure Ability to drive to root cause analysis and direct engineering solutions Understand and own multiple areas in the plant to prioritize and assign work and resources Manage multiple tasks at once Desired Skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) Basic statistical knowledge Understanding of manufacturing systems/operations Lean manufacturing experience This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $83,750.00 - $115,156.00 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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