HR Plant Manager

Corning Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Company-paid pension

Health/dental/vision benefits

Parental leave & family support

Life insurance & disability

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

401(k) with match

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Plant HR Manager for the Winston-Salem facility. You will partner with plant leadership to drive HR strategies across talent, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and safety.

Lead training programs, performance reviews, and staffing to support fast-paced operations. The ideal candidate has 7–8+ years in progressive HR roles (or 4–7+ with a Master’s), manufacturing experience, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in HR/Business with progressive HR experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/plant environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, laws, and compliance.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Oversee talent planning, development, and performance reviews.
• Lead training, leadership development, and onboarding for employees and contractors.
• Manage compensation planning, benefits, and annual salary reviews.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Staffing and recruitment to support plant operations.
• Administer Rewards and Recognition programs and budgets.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and EO policies.
• Support organizational change and culture initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Change management

Employee relations

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Master’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

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.

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.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Plant HR Manager serves as a strategic and hands-on business partner to the Winston-Salem plant leadership team. This role is responsible for leading and administering a broad range of human resources functions, including talent management, compensation, benefits, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, organizational development, affirmative action, staffing, and health and safety support programs.

The successful candidate will align HR strategies and initiatives with business objectives while fostering an engaging, compliant, and high-performing workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with plant leadership and the Winston-Salem HR team to align people strategies, workforce initiatives, and HR priorities with operational and business goals.

Manage and execute core HR processes, including talent planning and development, leadership training programs, performance management, Performance Development Reviews (PDR), Annual Salary Reviews (ASR), compensation planning, diversity initiatives, educational assistance, and monthly headcount reporting.

Lead the site’s training and development function, including leadership of the training and development team, employee training programs, leadership development initiatives, and New Employee Orientation (NEO) for employees and contractors.

Own and execute the Winston-Salem culture strategy, supporting employee engagement, team effectiveness, organizational development, and continuous improvement.

Partner with business leaders to identify workforce and organizational needs and develop or deliver training programs that address operational challenges.

Manage contractor processes, including onboarding, compliance requirements, and monthly contractor headcount tracking.

Lead the staffing and hiring process to support workforce plans and plant operational needs.

Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures in accordance with business needs and applicable laws.

Lead preparation for internal and external audits and ensure the site remains compliant with HR-related requirements.

Administer the site’s Rewards and Recognition program, including tracking monthly program spending.

Manage the Affluent Action Plan and ensure all required documentation, reporting, and compliance activities are maintained.

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with 7–8+ years of progressive HR experience; or

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with 4–7+ years of progressive HR experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of human resources practices, policies, and applicable federal and state employment laws.

Experience supporting a manufacturing, plant, industrial, or similarly fast-paced operational environment is strongly preferred.

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.

Strong leadership, coaching, change management, and employee relations capabilities.

Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels.

Ability to drive process improvements, support organizational change, and promote a positive workplace culture.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet-based tools.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $124,078.00-$170,608.00 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.

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] .