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Corning Incorporated · 3 weeks ago

Engineering Department Head, Trivium Cable Plant

Newton, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$147K/yr - $202K/yr

10+ years exp

Corning Incorporated is a leading manufacturer in the cable industry, seeking an Engineering Department Head for their Trivium Cable Plant. The role involves leading engineering teams to meet production targets, drive improvements in various business areas, and ensure consistency across the campus while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Own the department's production targets, focusing on process capability, robust engineering solutions, and holding the team accountable for results

Create portfolios that drive improvements in yield, cost, and other business areas to support yearly objectives

Coordinate with supervisors across Trivium buildings to align org structure, troubleshooting processes, SOPs, employee development, and operational support models

Foster standardization and partnership across the Catawba campus to drive innovation and consistency

Champion process control and change management to address upstream/downstream operations changes and drive improvements in process capability

Clearly define roles and responsibilities while holding personnel accountable for meeting safety standards and adhering to documented procedures

Provide effective leadership and talent management for section supervisors, engineers, technicians, and team leaders, ensuring strong employee development plans

Build a strong community team with support groups such as Operations, IT, Planning, and Finance to optimize production performance

Deploy a positive employee relations strategy, fostering open and honest communication at all levels

Promote organizational effectiveness through continuous improvement and exploring novel techniques for manufacturing and business processes

Act as the gatekeeper for approval of process/equipment changes and experimental plans, ensuring defined standards of excellence are met

Qualification

Engineering degreeManufacturing processesSupervisory experienceSix Sigma knowledgeCost accountingTalent developmentConflict resolution trainingEmployee effectiveness trainingLeadership experienceCross-functional teamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field preferred

10+ years of exposure to multiple manufacturing processes and corporate resources

6+ years of proven supervisory, team leadership, or section supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience driving results for manufacturing line metrics and MBOs

Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop salaried exempt and non-exempt employees

Training in conflict resolution, employee effectiveness, and supervisory skills

Strong knowledge of Six Sigma and performance excellence principles

Competence in cost accounting and profitability management

Experience in environmental stewardship, safety, and health fundamentals

Demonstrated success in talent development, including attracting, developing, and retaining key personnel

Experience leading or participating in cross-functional teams to deliver improvement initiatives or cost reduction programs

Preferred

Leadership experience in launching new product into manufacturing

Certified Six Sigma Black or Green Belt

Proven track record in upward and outward communication within a manufacturing environment

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.