IT Systems Leader: Manufacturing Infrastructure & Projects

Corning Incorporated; Harrodsburg (KY); Vor Ort; USD 113.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Corning Incorporated is seeking an experienced IT Systems Technical Leader to support and improve critical infrastructure at our Harrodsburg manufacturing site. You will lead site-level IT improvements, partner with cross-functional teams, and mentor colleagues, ensuring reliable operation of manufacturing systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on infrastructure support, problem solving, and project leadership, with opportunities to implement impactful IT solutions across the site.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in IT infrastructure, systems support, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of servers, storage, networking, and backup/recovery.
• Experience supporting SQL Server databases.
• Proven ability to mentor others and work across teams.

Aufgaben

• Support and improve site IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, printers, and handheld devices.
• Ensure manufacturing systems are stable, secure, and efficient.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive uptime improvements.
• Support data backup, recovery, and on-site data center operations.
• Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors for practical solutions.
• Act as escalation point for technical issues and mentor junior staff.
• Assist with data integration and reporting across manufacturing systems.

Kenntnisse

Servers

Storage

Networking

End-user devices

Backup/DR

SQL Server

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Jobbeschreibung

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: 77169

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.

The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies. Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes. IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Role Purpose

Corning is looking for a hands-on IT Systems Technical Leader to support and improve critical infrastructure at our Harrodsburg manufacturing site. This is a great opportunity for an experienced IT professional who enjoys solving technical issues, leading projects, and becoming a go-to technical resource for the site.

In this role, you’ll help keep infrastructure and manufacturing systems running reliably, lead site-level IT improvements, partner with cross-functional teams and vendors, and mentor less experienced team members. If you’re strong in infrastructure support and ready to expand your leadership impact, this could be a strong next step.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and improve site IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, printers, and handheld devices
• Help ensure manufacturing systems are stable, secure, and running efficiently
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive uptime improvements
• Support backup, recovery, and on-site data center operations
• Lead infrastructure projects from planning through implementation
• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to deliver practical solutions
• Serve as an escalation point for technical issues and support junior team members
• Assist with data integration and reporting across manufacturing systems
  
  

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems support, or a similar technical role
• Strong knowledge of servers, storage, networking, end-user devices, and backup/disaster recovery
• Experience supporting SQL Server databases
• Proven ability to take technical ownership, mentor others, and work across teams
• Understanding of IT project management principles and tools
  
  

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Manufacturing IT or MES experience
• Working knowledge of Oracle-based systems
• Strong troubleshooting and prioritization skills
• Basic cybersecurity knowledge
  
  

Additional details

• On-site role in Harrodsburg, Kentucky
• Limited domestic travel to other U.S. Corning manufacturing sites
• Occasional short-term international travel
• Participation in after-hours calls and on-call rotation required
  
  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $112,624.00 - $154,858.00 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail] .