Facility Operations Manager

Requisition Number: 75684

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

Come break through with us.  

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead all Sullivan Park facilities operations, including maintenance, utilities, buildings and grounds, and site service delivery.
• Ensure the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of site infrastructure, building systems, and utilities.
• Execute daily operations in alignment with engineering standards, operational requirements, and business priorities.

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Drive operational performance through KPIs, metrics, and routine reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, cost performance, reliability, and service delivery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across facilities operations and maintenance activities.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Partner with site leadership, business teams, and Workplace Services functions to align operations with customer and business needs.
• Manage contractor and service provider performance to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, safety, and compliance.
• Serve as the primary operations interface for Sullivan Park facilities services.

Capital & Planning Support

• Ensure execution of capital and infrastructure projects in coordination with engineering and project management teams.
• Determine the prioritization and planning of maintenance, reliability, and infrastructure improvement initiatives with input from Engineering and stakeholders.
• Align near-term operational priorities with long-term infrastructure and site strategy.
• Manage multi million dollar expense budgets, including forecasting and accruals.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, technicians, and other operations personnel including Union employees.
• Foster a safety-first, high-performance culture centered on accountability, engagement, and teamwork.
• Ensure workforce capabilities evolve to meet changing operational and business requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing, industrial, facilities-related, or operations experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Proven experience in facilities operations, maintenance, engineering, or technical operations leadership.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, utilities, infrastructure operations, and maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and managing vendors in a complex operational environment.
• Experience using KPIs and data to drive operational performance and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience supporting research, manufacturing, or other technically complex campus environments.
• Familiarity with Maximo, preventive maintenance programs, asset reliability practices, and CMMS tools.
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing operating budgets and resource plans.
• Experience supporting capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, or project execution activities.
• Union leadership experience

Leadership Competencies

• Operational Excellence and Accountability
• Strategic Alignment and Business Partnership
• People Leadership and Team Development
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Safety and Compliance Focus

The range for this position is $117,524.00 - $161,596.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.