Engineering Dept Head

Requisition Number: 78711

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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.

Purpose:

Lead the assigned engineering teams across the Trivium campus to achieve safety, quality, asset effectiveness, cost, inventory, service, and growth targets.  Coordinate with section supervisors to ensure consistency of engineering approach and employee management at any building on the Trivium campus.

Responsibilities:

• Supports Operations counterparts in meeting production targets. Focuses on improving process capability, process understanding, and robust Eng solutions.  Holds team accountable and ensures they have the right systems and support in place to meet the daily/weekly goals.  (Focus is mainly monthly and weekly;  yearly and daily as needed.)
• Responsible for creating portfolios that improve assigned business areas (yield, cost, etc) in a manner that helps the plant meet annual objectives.
• Coordinate with other Department Heads or Section Supervisors within the Trivium campus to ensure consistency within area of responsibility, to include org structure and Ops support models, troubleshooting processes, SOPs, after hours support model, employee expectations, employee mentoring and growth opportunities, etc.
• Establish relationships that foster standardization and collaboration across plants in the Catawba campus
• Understands major program priorities, business plan, schedules for area of responsibility and ensures active receivership model to pull program initiatives into the plant (new products, capacity, etc)
• Act as Champion and Gatekeeper for approval of all process/equipment changes and experimental plans involving the production process, including process improvement, new product trial runs, equipment/tooling redesign, raw material, batch and/or component changes ensuring changes and plans meet defined standards of excellence.
• Provide leadership to Section Supervisors, Technicians, and Engineers, including effective management of key resources and overall talent management objectives, and establishes and defines expectations for manufacturing competencies within the department.
• Partner with leadership in all key plant functions, including but not limited to – Operations, IT, Supply Chain, Finance, etc. – all to drive success at Trivium
• Deploy Corning’s talent management programs within the department to effectively attract, develop, and maintain manufacturing talent; ensure that all salaried employees have training and development plans.
• Ensure the protection of Corning’s Intellectual Property (IP).
• Establish and define expectations for manufacturing competencies within the department.

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:
• 40 hrs.  Additional hours/weekends when needed to support project work/issue resolution

Travel Requirements:
• < 5%

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering disciplines; or Materials Science
• 6+ years of successful and proven supervisory experience at the Section supervisor level or higher in Operations or Engineering leading, coaching, directing and developing salaried exempt and nonexempt employees, managing the talent development strategy for the department, including programs to attract, develop and retain key talent, and leading cross-functional teams
• 6+ years of Experience and accountability for developing, implementing, and driving results for (Management By Objectives) MBO’s and manufacturing line metrics, as well as understanding, and demonstrated competence in cost accounting, managing for profitability. 
• 3+ years of experience in project management or documented project leadership role
• In depth knowledge of Six Sigma and Performance Excellence Principles
• Training certification and documented experienced in fundamentals of environmental stewardship, safety, and health.

Desired Skills:
• Exposure to multiple manufacturing processes and corporate network and resources.
• Led or participated in a project team responsible to develop and/or launch a new product into manufacturing, with engagement of stakeholders upward and outward (Plant, Business and Division).
• Certified Six Sigma Black belt or Green Belt

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $147,107.00 - $202,273.00 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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