Senior Production Leader - Lean Ops & Growth

Corning, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 136,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Health benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our cable facility. You will drive safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team performance while advancing lean initiatives.

The role requires a BS and a Six Sigma/Lean background with hands-on change leadership and talent development. Collaborate with planning to ensure on-time manufacturing, manage staffing and budgets, and guide cross-functional teams through process improvements and new product

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (technical or business degree preferred).
• 7+ years' experience in manufacturing with leadership progression.
• Direct people management experience for salaried and non-exempt employees.
• Certified Six Sigma DMAIC Green Belt and Lean capabilities.
• Experience driving safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations for the Winston-Salem cable facility with accountability for safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team performance.
• Drive manufacturing performance and achieve production targets.
• Manage staffing, labor productivity, and departmental budget.
• Align plant capacity with customer demand and support SIOP.
• Partner with planning to meet on-time manufacturing and delivery goals.
• Lead changeovers, equipment upgrades, maintenance, and new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement and OEE gains through lean initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and hold teams accountable for safety, quality, and results.
• Communicate operational priorities and long-term goals across the organization.

Skills

Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean manufacturing

People leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor of Science (technical or business degree preferred)

MBA or advanced technical graduate degree

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to lead our cable facility. You will drive safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team performance while advancing lean initiatives.

The role requires a BS and a Six Sigma/Lean background with hands-on change leadership and talent development. Collaborate with planning to ensure on-time manufacturing, manage staffing and budgets, and guide cross-functional teams through process improvements and new product