Manufacturing Project Manager, Newton
About The Position
The Manufacturing Project Manager will support high-capital manufacturing initiatives at Corning’s Newton Cable Plant. The role is responsible for delivering projects on time, meeting operational goals, and aligning initiatives with the plant’s growth objectives. As the primary liaison between project teams and manufacturing departments, the manager ensures the plant is prepared to adopt new technologies, processes, and equipment. The position leads operations- and engineering-focused projects and serves as the plant lead for major capital initiatives. It coordinates cross-functional teams and plant resources, manages implementation readiness, and promotes sustainable adoption and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of direct leadership experience in manufacturing, including managing teams and driving project outcomes.
- Experience delivering complex manufacturing projects, including integrating equipment, processes, and technology into existing operations.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software, such as MS Project or Smartsheet.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience in a high-capital, technology-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead operations- and engineering-focused projects that support plant priorities, manufacturing performance, and revenue growth.
- Serve as the primary plant lead for major capital initiatives, ensuring readiness for new equipment, processes, and technologies.
- Deliver projects on time and within scope while meeting quality, safety, performance, and efficiency objectives.
- Partner with project teams to define scope, deliverables, timelines, risks, and implementation requirements.
- Lead cross-functional teams, provide stakeholder updates, and proactively resolve issues to prevent delays or operational disruption.
- Manage plant resources, infrastructure, and training to enable sustainable project implementation and adoption.
- Coach team members, drive accountability and continuous improvement, and conduct post-project reviews to identify optimization opportunities.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- Company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
- Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan.
- 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
