Performance Excellence Manager

Corning•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•$134,306 - $184,671•Onsite

About The Position

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Performance Excellence Manager to lead a multi-disciplined team driving quality excellence, operational efficiency, and equipment reliability at our Winston Salem, NC manufacturing facility. In this role, you will define and execute the site's strategy across quality systems, lean transformation, and maintenance operations — building a culture of continuous improvement and customer-focused performance at every level of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Demonstrated experience applying quality systems, lean manufacturing techniques, and maintenance strategies in a production environment
Strong statistical and process control knowledge
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and lead teams — providing clear direction and setting performance expectations
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage across all organizational levels

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Experience maintaining quality certifications (ISO 9001, TL 9000) in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with Product Quality Architecture (PQA) frameworks or equivalent quality system design experience
Experience building preventative maintenance programs with leading performance metrics
Lean certification or formal lean training (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen facilitation)

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Quality, Lean, and Maintenance functions, setting clear strategic direction and performance expectations for the team and its leaders
Champion a quality-first culture by implementing system improvements, maintaining quality certifications (ISO 9001, TL 9000), and advancing the continuous improvement of the site's Product Quality Architecture (PQA)
Design and sustain a lean manufacturing program — educating and coaching employees on lean philosophy, tools, and proven methodologies while tracking metrics to verify effectiveness
Partner with HR and cross-functional teams to build a talent pipeline and support the growth and development of site employees through structured training plans
Analyze equipment downtime root causes and develop preventative maintenance programs supported by leading metrics to maximize machine availability
Coordinate maintenance requirement specifications with engineering for new machinery design and capital project support
Collaborate with supervisors, contractors, and functional peer groups to achieve site goals and drive continuous improvement initiatives