Injection Molding Operations Leader | Lean & TPM

Corning Incorporated; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Food coupons

Savings plan

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager – Injection Molding to lead a multidisciplinary organization and deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality operations. You will drive manufacturing excellence across molding, tooling, maintenance, and production, guiding internal capability growth and supplier partnerships.

The role requires a strong track record in injection molding, lean practices, and capital projects, plus hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Operations, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment, including injection molding, tooling, equipment maintenance, product development, or product introduction.
• 5+ years of people-management experience, including at least 3 years leading molding operations, tooling operations, or a comparable technical manufacturing function.
• Demonstrated expertise in injection molding process development, mold/tooling management, injection molding machine maintenance, and manufacturing process controls.
• Proven ability to lead safety, quality, delivery, labor efficiency, OEE, and cost-improvement initiatives in a high-volume production environment.
• Strong Lean manufacturing and problem-solving capability, including experience with continuous improvement, SPC, process capability, experimental design, and Six Sigma methods.
• Experience managing budgets, capital investments, supplier performance, and cross-functional projects; proficiency with ERP/MES systems (SAP and MATTEC preferred) and strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop managers, supervisors, and technical teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and equipment-performance targets.
• Drive operational excellence through standardized work, 5S, TPM, Lean manufacturing, and continuous-improvement practices.
• Optimize production capacity, labor, materials, inventory, equipment, tooling, and operating expenses to meet production plans and financial objectives.
• Partner with engineering, technology, product, and external suppliers to deliver successful product launches, resolve manufacturing issues, and determine optimal make-versus-buy strategies.

Skills

Injection molding

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Leadership

ERP/MES experience

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Operations Engineering

Tools

SAP

MATTEC

Job description

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.

Requisition Number: 77339

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

As the Manufacturing Operations Manager – Injection Molding, you will lead a multidisciplinary organization spanning molding engineering, tooling, maintenance, production, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing data. You will be accountable for building a safe, efficient, quality-focused operation that delivers customer commitments while advancing operational excellence, new-product launches, and long-term capability growth. This hands-on leadership role also guides strategic decisions related to internal manufacturing capabilities and external supplier partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop managers, supervisors, and technical teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and equipment-performance targets.
• Drive operational excellence through standardized work, 5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean manufacturing, and continuous-improvement practices.
• Optimize production capacity, labor, materials, inventory, equipment, tooling, and operating expenses to meet production plans and financial objectives.
• Partner with engineering, technology, product, and external suppliers to deliver successful product launches, resolve manufacturing issues, and determine optimal make-versus-buy strategies.
  
  

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Operations, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment, including injection molding, tooling, equipment maintenance, product development, or product introduction.
• 5+ years of people-management experience, including at least 3 years leading molding operations, tooling operations, or a comparable technical manufacturing function.
• Demonstrated expertise in injection molding process development, mold/tooling management, injection molding machine maintenance, and manufacturing process controls.
• Proven ability to lead safety, quality, delivery, labor efficiency, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and cost-improvement initiatives in a high-volume production environment.
• Strong Lean manufacturing and problem-solving capability, including experience with continuous improvement, statistical process control, process capability, experimental design, and Six Sigma methods.
• Experience managing budgets, capital investments, supplier performance, and cross-functional projects; proficiency with ERP/MES systems (SAP and MATTEC preferred) and strong English communication skills.
  
  

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 and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.
• Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program 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.
  
  

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail] .