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Corning Incorporated · 2 months ago

Operations Process Engineer

Harrodsburg, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$84K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

Corning Incorporated is a leading innovator in glass, ceramic, and materials science. The Operations Process Engineer will drive operational excellence by analyzing and optimizing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality within the organization.

Manufacturing

No H1B

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

Qualification

Process engineeringLean manufacturingData analysisMicrosoft applicationsRoot cause analysisCritical decision-makingSupervisory experienceManufacturing systems knowledgeStatistical knowledgeLeadership skills

Required

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

Preferred

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI)

Basic statistical knowledge

Understanding of manufacturing systems/operations

Lean manufacturing experience

Benefits

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.