Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Corning Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus programs

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the plant facilities, utilities, and infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable operations and regulatory compliance. You will oversee maintenance programs, capital projects, and contractor management, supporting energy management and sustainability initiatives.

The role partners with Operations, Engineering, EHS, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet manufacturing objectives and drive operational excellence across site infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related technical discipline; or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years of experience in facilities, utilities, maintenance, engineering, or manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 2 years of second-level leadership experience.
• Experience managing industrial facilities, utility systems, or infrastructure operations.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, utility systems, environmental requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated success leading maintenance, infrastructure, or facilities improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing contractors, service providers, and capital projects.
• Budget development and management experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a complex manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop facilities, utilities, and maintenance teams responsible for site infrastructure and support systems.
• Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all facility and utility systems.
• Oversee maintenance, inspection, repair, and continuous improvement of critical utility systems (HVAC, electrical, water, etc.).
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for assets.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive reliability, efficiency, and cost improvements.
• Manage facility-related capital projects including renovations and upgrades.
• Coordinate external contractors, vendors, and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, building, regulatory and permitting requirements.
• Develop emergency response and business continuity plans for facilities.
• Manage facilities budgets, utilities, service contracts, and capital spending.
• Support site sustainability, energy management, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, EHS, Quality, and Supply Chain to support manufacturing needs.
• Establish facility standards, SOPs, and asset management practices.
• Provide strategic planning for capacity and future growth; present updates to site leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related technical discipline

Tools

Project management

Job description

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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 Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.

Role Purpose

The Facilities Manager leads the plant facilities, utilities, and infrastructure organization to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all site support systems. This role is responsible for maintaining critical utilities, managing facility maintenance activities, overseeing contractor relationships, supporting regulatory compliance, and executing facility-related capital projects. The Facilities Manager develops and executes long-term strategies that enable operational excellence and support the organization's business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop facilities, utilities, and maintenance teams responsible for site infrastructure and support systems.
• Ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all facility and utility systems supporting plant operations.
• Oversee maintenance, inspection, repair, and continuous improvement of critical utility systems, including HVAC, compressed air, electrical distribution, water systems, wastewater systems, lighting, life safety systems, abatement equipment, and other plant infrastructure.
• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for facility and utility assets.
• Monitor facility and utility performance metrics and implement improvements to maximize reliability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Manage facility-related capital projects including renovations, expansions, infrastructure improvements, and utility upgrades.
• Coordinate and oversee external contractors, vendors, consultants, and service providers supporting facility operations.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, safety, building, regulatory, and permitting requirements.
• Develop and maintain emergency response and business continuity plans related to facility and utility systems.
• Manage facilities budgets, utility expenditures, service contracts, and capital spending.
• Support site sustainability, energy management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, EHS, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support manufacturing objectives and facility needs.
• Establish facility standards, operating procedures, and asset management practices.
• Provide strategic planning for facility capacity, infrastructure needs, and future business growth.
• Prepare and present performance updates, capital plans, and facilities recommendations to site leadership.
• Perform other duties, projects, and responsibilities as assigned in support of site and business objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related technical discipline. Or equivalent experience.
• 8-10 years of experience in facilities, utilities, maintenance, engineering, or manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 2 years of second-level leadership experience.
• Experience managing industrial facilities, utility systems, or infrastructure operations.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, utility systems, environmental requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated success leading maintenance, infrastructure, or facilities improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing contractors, service providers, and capital projects.
• Budget development and management experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a complex manufacturing environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in solar, semiconductor, electronics, or advanced manufacturing operations.
• Extensive capital project and contractor management experience.
• Experience with environmental compliance programs and industrial utility systems.
• Knowledge of energy management and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience leading organizations within a matrixed environment.
• Proven ability to drive operational excellence through facilities and infrastructure improvements.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$134,504.00-$184,943.00 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.

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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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.

We prohibit discrimination on the basisofrace, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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] .