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Production Planning Coordinator III

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Date: Oct 24, 2025

Location: Hickory, NC, US, 28601

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 71517

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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.  



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.

 

Scope of Position:


• Engagement with cross-functional teams, Planning, Production Coordinators, DMO, Quality, Engineering, Inventory teams.
• System Testing/Enhancements representative for HCP.
• Support of Production and Planning day-to-day operations in CoMET, FIOS, and SAP.

 

Day to Day Responsibilities:


• Support Production Coordinators with issues in CoMET, FIOS, or SAP.
• Support day-to-day Production troubleshooting systems to keep lines running consistently.
• Support inventory adjustments due to suspended transactions.
• Support Production Coordinators in Bill of Material (BOM) or product changes between CoMET and SAP.
• Identify training opportunities with Production Coordinators in SAP, FIOS, and CoMET systems.
• Cross-train in planning and inventory activities.

 

Travel requirements:

Minimal local traveling for training.

 

Required Schedule:

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm. Occasional weekend support may be required for urgent operational needs.

 

Required Education:

Completion of a two-year associate degree program or comparable professional experience.

 

Required Experience:

2+ years planning and/or manufacturing experience.

 

Required Skills:

• Proficient in CoMET, FIOS, and SAP
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills on actions and activities.
• Process orientation. Needs to think about planning as a process and how to make it consistent in our systems.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Proficient computer skills using databases and spreadsheets.

 

Desired Skills:

• Pro-active approach – plan for alternate actions to assure delivery of product (as required).
• Experience with project receivership and handoff.

 

Soft Skills:

• Active team member to help resolve issues.
• Communication skills – written and oral.
• Positive change management. With new products, there will be many changes and must maintain a positive attitude.

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $57,542.00 - $79,120.00 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. 

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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 aspirations, and career from day one.

  • 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.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
  • 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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 

 

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.


Nearest Major Market: Hickory

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