Plant Manager

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Date: Aug 12, 2026

Location: Monterrey, NLE, MX, 66480

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77263

 

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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.  ​  

Ready to lead a high impact manufacturing site where safety, quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction come together?

 

Role Purpose

As Plant Operations Manager, you will lead the overall performance of the Monterrey site, ensuring strong results across safety, quality, service, cost, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will guide cross functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain, while building a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily plant operations to deliver performance goals in safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and cost
  • Execute the site strategy in alignment with business priorities, including manufacturing, laboratory quality, and regional distribution activities
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement through data-based decision-making, operational discipline, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork
  • Develop organizational capability by building strong teams, strengthening leadership, and supporting talent growth and succession planning

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical field
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing and engineering leadership roles
  • Proven experience leading plant functions or site organizations in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong track record of driving continuous improvement and operational performance gains
  • Experience building high-performing teams and working effectively across multiple functions
  • Demonstrated success in developing talent and strengthening leadership capability
  • Fluent English and Spanish

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • M.B.A. or equivalent business degree
  • Experience in multiple businesses, divisions, technologies
  • Experience in leading or being a member of projects and teams.
  • Experience to adapt to a variety of employee relations environments
  • Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
  • ISO17025 Experience

What we offer?

  • Competitive benefits above local law
  • A dynamic environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and growth
  • Career development opportunities within a global leader in materials science
  • A culture that values collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement

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 accommodation 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 accommodations related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com

More about us

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, with a long history of applying expertise in glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that transform industries and improve everyday life.

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