Plant Quality Manager

Requisition Number : 63357

Corning is vital to progress in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

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, and automotive 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

Corning Incorporated Location : Midland Michigan Area

Purpose of the Position :

The Plant Quality Manager (QM) is responsible for product and process compliance to regulatory, customer, and Corning standards.

The Plant Quality Manager will provide leadership, development and coaching for the plant quality organization. As a member of the Plant Leadership Team, the QM shares accountability for overall plant performance for safety, quality, service, and continuous improvement.

The QM promotes the creation of a culture of Quality throughout the plant and ensures compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• New Plant Start-Up : Works with the Project and Technology transfer teams to set up the Plant Quality team along with quality processes and protocols.
• Post Plant Start-Up : Ensures that plant's products meet customer requirements and that the plant has an up to date and capable Quality Control system.
• Collaborates with the Commercial group to resolve customer complaints and to translate customer requirements into meaningful product specifications.
• Develops processes and systems to prevent quality problems.
• Set up and manage plant quality systems (including ISO documentation, records retention, etc.) and plant quality personnel.
• Serves as the customer advocate in the plan and responds to customer complaints and issues.
• Collaborates with plant and technology teams to evaluate new product needs and translate them to meaningful plant specifications.

Identifies and defines all required measurement protocols.

• Works with process and product improvement teams regarding key product attributes to develop appropriate control strategies and feedback loops.
• Continuously improves quality function spending to help the plant lower its costs.
• Works with external vendors / suppliers to ensure consistent quality standards and protocols exist and are followed rigorously for materials, supplies and manufactured goods.
• Aide manufacturing in the evaluation and qualification of new supplier materials.
• Work with GSM / SCM to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and corrective actions are implemented timely.
• Manages department spending and budgets.
• Determines yield and / or financial impact of proposed changes in product specifications.
• Perform process capability analysis as needed.
• Provide statistical design and analysis services to internal plant departments.
• Manages the analytical laboratory for the plant.
• Oversees all customer quality audits of the plant. Leads corrective action teams to resolve audit deficiencies.
• Work Hours
• Standard Hours (Monday Friday, 8am-5pm)
• Managing a 24 / 7 plant structure, occasional support when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Required (Preferred STEM)
• 7+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Able to effectively lead a diverse group of people and influence at all levels of the organization
• Successful and proven supervisory skills in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of ISO quality standards
• Proven ability to embrace and drive change
• Clear dedication to excellence and advancing beyond the current state
• Ability to allocate / supervise resources to accomplish goals (directly and indirectly)

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in an assembly operation
• Certified Black Belt in Six Sigma methodologies
• ASQC (American Society of Quality Control) certification
• Member of Innovation project team or new product introduction team

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $134,306.00 - $184,671.00 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.

The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential.

All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health / substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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 accommodations@corning.com .