Operations Leader

Corning•City of Oneonta, NY

4d•$106,400 - $146,300

About The Position

The Operations Leader guides daily manufacturing operations, supports production planning and supply chain decisions, and leads cost reduction and continuous improvement projects. The role works in a union manufacturing environment alongside operators, technicians, engineers, and plant leadership. It requires flexibility to support a 24/7 operation, including occasional off-shift and weekend support, and travel up to 5%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Business, or a related technical field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
At least 5 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent leadership experience.
Experience identifying operational issues, implementing practical solutions, and sustaining corrective actions.
Experience coaching employees, providing feedback, and supporting training.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and plant reporting and data systems.
Availability to work flexible hours, including off-shift and occasional weekend support, in a 24/7 operation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.
Experience leading improvement projects focused on cost, waste, productivity, throughput, quality, or process reliability.
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, A3 problem solving, or similar continuous improvement methods.
Familiarity with production reporting, scheduling tools, manufacturing execution systems, or inventory management systems.
Knowledge of production scheduling, material availability, inventory, capacity constraints, and logistics.
Experience working with technicians, engineers, and maintenance personnel to troubleshoot equipment or process issues.

Responsibilities

Lead and support daily manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets, including daily operating reviews and shift handoffs.
Set production priorities with operations leadership and monitor performance to address constraints and protect customer commitments.
Support production scheduling, inventory, material flow, and capacity decisions in collaboration with Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Finance; develop mitigation plans for delivery, capacity, and cost risks.
Lead cost reduction and continuous improvement projects, using structured problem solving to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, sustain results, and report status and benefits to plant leadership.
Coach and develop operators, technicians, and supervisors, and support workforce planning, training, and cross-training.