Forming Department Manager
About The Position
The Forming Department Manager provides technical input and solutions to improve productivity and efficiency in Forming, Reforming, Fluoride Crystals, and the mason shop. The manager is responsible for maintaining a motivated, skilled workforce and directly supervises department P&Ms, a team lead, and A&T’s. They assess employee skills, write performance reviews, and recommend or provide training to ensure personnel are technically competent for their assigned work. The Corning Canton facility operates continuously. The role directs department activities to meet production, quality, and cost objectives; establishes priorities and coordinates with plant leadership and HR to use resources effectively; and prioritizes production schedules based on product introductions, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. The manager works with support functions to carry out manufacturing plans, leads projects supporting manufacturing needs, and oversees departmental projects to meet critical-path, milestone, and objective requirements. The position provides immediate supervision to employees and directs and inspects production work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 3 years of prior supervisory or military leadership experience.
- Ability to lead multiple groups of teams to drive improvements.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information to groups.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Outstanding organizational and time-management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Project management skills.
- Union experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement activities in fluoride crystals, reforming, forming, and the mason shop to meet production goals, quality standards, and cost objectives.
- Establish priorities and coordinate with the Plant Engineering Manager, Plant Operations Manager, and HR Manager to ensure effective use of available resources.
- Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
- Work with support functional groups to execute manufacturing plans according to plant cost and schedule goals.
- Lead projects that support manufacturing needs.
- Oversee projects in production departments to ensure critical paths, milestones, and objectives are met.
- Assign work and direct subordinates using established guidelines, procedures, and policies.
- Provide immediate supervision to employee groups, assign tasks, and check work frequently.
- Direct and inspect the performance of individuals or teams processing raw materials into finished products or assembling components.
- Assess employee skills, write performance reviews, and recommend or provide training.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- Company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
- 401(k) matching contributions.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid parental leave.
- Family building support.
- Fitness benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Disease management programs.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
