Operations Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses and long-term/in센

100% company-paid pension with 401(k)

Health and well-being benefits

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability and disease management

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking an Operations Specialist to help keep our manufacturing floor safe, efficient, and moving forward. This role supports production teams in meeting schedules and drives Lean, process discipline, and cost-reduction initiatives across manufacturing areas.

The position is 40 hours per week with overtime and off-shift coverage for training and plant needs. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, Office proficiency, and willingness to work overtime.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support production schedules and deadlines while promoting safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lead or cover team meetings, and delegate work based on shift and performance.
• Promote Lean, process control, cost-reduction initiatives, and suggest improvements to processes and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and planning teams to reach goals and handle special projects.
• Follow SOPs and quality-system requirements, maintain 5S standards, and support training and development.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree with 3+ years supervisory experience

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: 79384
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

Help keep our manufacturing floor safe, efficient and moving forward. As an Operations Specialist, you will support production teams in meeting schedules and drive Lean, process discipline and cost reduction initiatives across manufacturing areas. This is a 40-hour work week, with occasional overtime and off-shift coverage to support training and plant needs.

Key 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 [Confirm 5S definition], and support employee training and development.

Experiences/Education - Required

• 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 emergency situations

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Bachelor's degree
• Associate's degree with 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Experience supporting Lean, process control or continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment
• Experience following SOPs and quality-system requirements in a regulated manufacturing setting

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $74,120.00 - $101,915.00 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].