Lean Operations Specialist — Drive Efficiency & Safety

Corning, Inc.; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning, Inc. is seeking an Operations Specialist to keep the manufacturing floor safe, efficient, and moving forward. You will support production teams in meeting schedules and drive Lean, process discipline and cost-reduction initiatives.

This 40-hour week role includes occasional overtime and off-shift coverage to support training and plant needs. The position requires a high school diploma and proficiency with Microsoft Office; future growth may include Bachelor's or Associate's degrees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Availability for overtime and occasional off-shift coverage, including training and plant emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing teams in meeting production schedules and deadlines while promoting a strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Lead or facilitate manufacturing team meetings, provide coverage for the team leader as needed, and delegate work based on shift and individual performance.
• Promote and support Lean, process control and process discipline, and cost reduction initiatives, recommending process and equipment improvements.
• Partner with engineering, quality and planning teams to meet goals and complete special projects.
• Follow and reinforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions and quality-system requirements, maintain 5S workplace standards, and support employee training and development.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree with 3+ years supervisory experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Corning, Inc. is seeking an Operations Specialist to keep the manufacturing floor safe, efficient, and moving forward. You will support production teams in meeting schedules and drive Lean, process discipline and cost-reduction initiatives.

This 40-hour week role includes occasional overtime and off-shift coverage to support training and plant needs. The position requires a high school diploma and proficiency with Microsoft Office; future growth may include Bachelor's or Associate's degrees.