Technical Operations Leader

Corning•Town of Erwin, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Operations Leader leads day-to-day operations for the Technical Project Support (TPS) group and Division Engineering Labs. This role is responsible for setting priorities, coordinating staffing and schedules, and ensuring safe, high-quality execution in support of project and customer needs. The position also provides people leadership through coaching, performance feedback, and development, while driving process improvement, capital project execution, and capability-building systems aligned with CET Vital Few and Plan of Record priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree required
5+ years of manufacturing experience or equivalent military experience
Experience leading cross-functional process and capital projects
Experience developing training, qualification, or capability-building systems for technical teams
Demonstrated supervisory effectiveness, including coaching, conflict resolution, and effective listening
Proven ability to deliver results, meet customer commitments, and drive process improvement
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CET manufacturing processes
Strong practical and structured problem-solving skills
Experience supporting or leading capital projects, including scope, schedule, stakeholder alignment, and basic cost discipline
Experience developing training or qualification programs in manufacturing or process-based environments

Responsibilities

Lead safe daily operations across supported process and lab areas, including regulatory compliance and IP protection
Set priorities, allocate resources, and adjust staffing to meet project demand and customer commitments
Supervise, coach, and support technicians in daily execution and problem solving
Lead performance reviews, development planning, and talent processes for direct reports
Drive continuous improvement through standard work and operational discipline
Lead process and capital projects in partnership with Engineering, Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and EHS
Develop and sustain cross-training, qualification, and recertification systems to strengthen capability, flexibility, and coverage
Manage departmental spending for TPS and Division Engineering Labs
Communicate priorities, risks, and resource needs with a clear, no-surprises operating cadence