Supply Chain Solutions Lead

Corning Incorporated; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 88,723 - 121,995; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & long-term incentives

Company-paid pension with matching 401

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off & parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated seeks a Digital Operations Systems Engineer to partner with Operations, IT, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance and drive digital transformation across optical communications manufacturing.

This role combines digital operations systems engineering with SAP PP leadership to design, optimize, and sustain practical system solutions that improve workflows, data visibility, and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, systems engineering, SAP PP, or IT/OT support.
• Experience supporting SAP PP in SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA environments.
• Familiarity with AI platforms, chatbot development, automation tools, and digital workflow improvement.
• Experience with MES systems, Power BI, SAP, Python, SQL, or other scripting and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, MRP, capacity planning, shop-floor execution, and industrial data flow.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical, scalable system solutions.
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement methods such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations, IT, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to deliver system solutions that improve manufacturing and supply chain performance.
• Maintain deep expertise in SAP PP functionality and align system configurations, workflows, and enhancements with business and production planning requirements.
• Drive AI, automation, and chatbot initiatives that improve troubleshooting, standardize responses, and simplify user workflows on the production floor.
• Strengthen system reliability, usability, and performance by collaborating with cross-functional technical teams across SAP and plant systems.
• Optimize SAP transactions and related processes to reduce complexity, improve user adoption, and support efficient execution.
• Build and enhance Power BI dashboards and other data visualization tools that improve visibility to performance, downtime, and operational decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional problem solving, root-cause investigations, system enhancements, and upgrades to remove barriers to performance.
• Support integration across SAP PP, MM, SD, QM, FICO, MES, and related manufacturing systems to improve end-to-end process execution and data flow.
• Document system configurations, troubleshoot technical issues, and help govern scalable, sustainable solution design.
• Coach users and subject matter experts to strengthen system knowledge, adoption, and continuous improvement capability.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance production scheduling, resource utilization, lead times, and overall operational effectiveness.

Skills

SAP PP

Power BI

Python

SQL

MES systems

Manufacturing operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering/CS/Industrial Engineering/ Supply Chain/ IT/ Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Data visualization tools

Job description

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. We are seeking a Digital Operations Systems Engineer to partner with Operations, IT, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to drive digital transformation across our optical communications manufacturing.

Position Summary

This role combines digital operations systems engineering with SAP Production Planning leadership to improve manufacturing and supply chain performance across plant and enterprise environments. The position partners with Operations, IT, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to design, optimize, and sustain practical system solutions that simplify workflows, strengthen data visibility, improve system reliability, and support faster, smarter decision-making. By connecting shop‑floor needs with SAP PP capabilities, automation opportunities, and business intelligence tools, this role drives digital transformation, operational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations, IT, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to deliver system solutions that improve manufacturing and supply chain performance.
• Maintain deep expertise in SAP PP functionality and align system configurations, workflows, and enhancements with business and production planning requirements.
• Drive AI, automation, and chatbot initiatives that improve troubleshooting, standardize responses, and simplify user workflows on the production floor.
• Strengthen system reliability, usability, and performance by collaborating with cross‑functional technical teams across SAP and plant systems.
• Optimize SAP transactions and related processes to reduce complexity, improve user adoption, and support efficient execution.
• Build and enhance Power BI dashboards and other data visualization tools that improve visibility to performance, downtime, and operational decision‑making.
• Lead cross‑functional problem solving, root‑cause investigations, system enhancements, and upgrades to remove barriers to performance.
• Support integration across SAP PP, MM, SD, QM, FICO, MES, and related manufacturing systems to improve end‑to‑end process execution and data flow.
• Document system configurations, troubleshoot technical issues, and help govern scalable, sustainable solution design.
• Coach users and subject matter experts to strengthen system knowledge, adoption, and continuous improvement capability.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance production scheduling, resource utilization, lead times, and overall operational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, systems engineering, SAP PP, or IT/OT support.
• Experience supporting SAP PP in SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA environments.
• Familiarity with AI platforms, chatbot development, automation tools, and digital workflow improvement.
• Experience with MES systems, Power BI, SAP, Python, SQL, or other scripting and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, MRP, capacity planning, shop‑floor execution, and industrial data flow.
• Proven analytical, problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical, scalable system solutions.
• Demonstrated experience with continuous improvement methods such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills in fast‑paced manufacturing environments.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Salary Range – $88,723.00 – $121,995.00. Starting pay depends on job‑related factors including geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow over your career, plus matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan up to 7%–12% of pay.
• Health and well‑being benefits including 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).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues for 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 [e-mail].