Molding Manager

Requisition Number: 77339 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.   Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use. Role Purpose As the Manufacturing Operations Manager – Injection Molding, you will lead a multidisciplinary organization spanning molding engineering, tooling, maintenance, production, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing data. You will be accountable for building a safe, efficient, quality-focused operation that delivers customer commitments while advancing operational excellence, new-product launches, and long-term capability growth. This hands-on leadership role also guides strategic decisions related to internal manufacturing capabilities and external supplier partnerships. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop managers, supervisors, and technical teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and equipment-performance targets. Drive operational excellence through standardized work, 5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean manufacturing, and continuous-improvement practices. Optimize production capacity, labor, materials, inventory, equipment, tooling, and operating expenses to meet production plans and financial objectives. Partner with engineering, technology, product, and external suppliers to deliver successful product launches, resolve manufacturing issues, and determine optimal make-versus-buy strategies. Experiences/Education - Required Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Operations, or a related Engineering discipline. 10+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment, including injection molding, tooling,…