Production Planning Supervisor

Requisition Number: 62782

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Job  Description :

• Lead the production planning and scheduling processes for  fiber optic cable manufacturing operations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop production plans based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and capacity constraints.
• Ensure Material Availability   required for production continuity  via active planning ,collaboration with GSM ( Global Sourcing Management )
• Monitor production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and optimize resource utilization.
• Identify and address production bottlenecks and inefficiencies to improve overall operational performance.
• Supervise a team of planners and coordinators, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental goals.
• Generate regular reports on production metrics and performance indicators for management review.
• Project Support ( Internal & External )

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in , Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management  or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment, preferably in the telecommunications or optical industry.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced planning tools , SAP experience preferable .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different levels of the organization.
• Leadership experience with a proven track record of coaching and developing teams.
• Advanced English skills
• Project Management /Team Member  experience