Lean Technician III

Corning • Wallburg, NC

72d • $69,848 - $96,041

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a technical field with at least two years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledgeable of manufacturing systems (prefer SAP & CoMET).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills (written and verbal) required.

Nice To Haves

• DMAIC Green Belt preferred, but not required.
• Background and familiarity with Lean concepts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement systems and methodologies to improve flow and productivity, working closely with Production, Planning & Scheduling, Quality and Engineering groups.
• Identify and execute opportunities and projects for waste elimination to achieve increased equipment availability, increased performance, decreased cycle times, and reduction of material scrap.
• Plan and implement improvements on capital projects, support equipment installations, and display visual performance metrics according to Lean concepts.
• Participate as auditor and support for the 5S auditing system in the plant.
• Lead campaigns for the iKaizen system and provide general support to ensure success for the program.
• Run DMAIC projects and Kaizen events.
• Support incoming inspection of raw materials as dictated by defined schedules and documentation.
• Manage OEE/TAU improvement opportunities.
• Benchmark opportunities and development of partnerships with sister plants Lean organizations.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.
• Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees