Technical Capabilities Manager

Corning•Wilmington, NC

7d•$97,542 - $134,121•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Talent Program Leader is responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining a comprehensive technical training program for technical resources across the Wilmington Plant. This role ensures the workforce has the skills, knowledge, and competencies required to safely, efficiently, and reliably maintain and improve plant equipment and processes. This position partners with internal and external stakeholders to assess technical skill gaps, develop standardized training curricula, and drive continuous technical capability development aligned with plant performance goals.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent preferred
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical or manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience designing and/or delivering technical training programs
Proven leadership experience
Project management experience
Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization
Strong decision-making skills with minimal supervision
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers

Nice To Haves

Experience collaborating, interfacing, and communicating across multiple functions
Ability to lead teams without direct authority
Strong process and equipment knowledge
Prior manufacturing experience
Previous shift leadership experience
PEx Green Belt training or certification

Responsibilities

Design and implement a structured technical training curriculum across all plant departments
Develop and standardize training materials and delivery methods for entry-level, intermediate, and advanced technical skill levels
Define technical competency standards and certification requirements for plant roles
Support subject matter experts (SMEs) in the delivery of specialized technical training
Manage systems and tools used for technical training, including implementation of new solutions as needed
Provide regular communication and updates to leadership and key stakeholders
Drive technical talent progression and career development pathways
Leverage advanced tools (e.g., Manufacturing 4.0) to identify technical gaps and support technician development programs
Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute department training improvement plans and initiatives
Document processes and implement change management systems to support ongoing updates and improvements
Build and sustain continuous improvement plans and collaborate with other Corning locations