Product Line Manager

Requisition Number: 67217

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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.​   

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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, and automotive 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 

Role Purpose:

Develops and executes a product line strategy that supports the achievement of desired product line sales growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works closely with, or leads, a cross-functional product team consisting of functional leads from Development, Product Engineering, Applications Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing and/or Sales to:
  • Develop the product or product line’s market value proposition and pricing strategy.
  • Develop and execute the product line planning process, including the identification of critical projects to be undertaken for the year.
  • Find the optimal solution (balancing the needs of Corning and the customer) to all product issues related to performance (i.e., specs, attributes, services), quality, share growth, customer needs (contract management).
  • Create an intellectual property and standards strategy for the product line.
  • Understand downstream market requirements and assess competitive threats and implications for the business.
  • Create long-term forecasting plans.
• Works with Program Management or New Business Development to ‘receive’ new products, as appropriate.
• Develops a compelling market value proposition that differentiates Corning’s products and services in the marketplace.
• Develops the product line strategy and manages the product line through the stages of innovation, from product concept through commercialization and life-cycle management, as appropriate depending on the stage of handoff from Program Management or New Business Development.
• May manage a portfolio of markets, in the case where the product line’s products hold different positions within the markets they reach.
• Identifies the best mix for the market(s) through effective segmentation and portfolio rationalization.
• Optimizes inventory management related to the product line by coordinating information flow, as needed, between Forecasting, Sales, Manufacturing, and other parties as needed.
• May get involved in supply chain disruption issues to influence or make decisions on global order and Development/Manufacturing prioritization.
• Works with Manufacturing and Sales to identify opportunities to reduce complexity and cost reduction in the manufacturing process both at Corning’s plant(s) and the customer site, as appropriate.
• Addresses new product/special requests by developing a business case (including P&L and balance sheet implications) to determine the feasibility and pricing requirements of the requests.
• Owns and optimizes, or may work with the Pricing Manger to optimize, pricing levels by setting floor price, establishing pricing structure, optimizing product premiums, and ensuring value received for product line.
• Works with Account Management to develop value propositions that improve margins for Corning’s products and services and enable new/enhanced selling opportunities with customers.
• Manages the obsolescence process, as necessary, to extract maximum value through the end of the product’s lifecycle.
• May oversee, develop, and direct a Product Line team.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 2-5 years product line management or commercial experience
• Work experience in Manufacturing and/or Development
• Demonstrated track record of managing projects.
• Demonstrated track record of leading multi-functional teams.
• Work experience in a Commercial function.
• MBA or equivalent demonstrated experience (i.e., extensive experience in business).

Desired Skills/ Experience:

• MBA 
• Experience managing people.
• Financial analysis and accounting experience.
• Work experience in a Strategy group.
• International business work experience.
• Participation in, or leadership of, multicultural and/or multi-geographic projects.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship

The range for this position is $99,433.00 - $136,721.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

•  As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.     
• Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.