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Manufacturing Strategy Manager

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Date: Dec 10, 2025

Location: Reynosa, TAM, MX, 88730

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 72161

 

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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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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.

Role Purpose

Lead or participate in a wide range of strategic projects that require broad skills, global involvement and experience in manufacturing operations, organizational design, product management and strategy development working with OCS Director VP Divisional Manufacturing  

Key Responsibilities

  • Facilitate in development of global OCS Manufacturing Strategy
  • Leading projects in support of management team to include OEA’s, Plant Review preparation, cost analysis, xMatrix and KPI reporting
  • Management of OCS Manufacturing SharePoint sites
  • Facilitation and support of weekly, monthly and specials project meetings for division staff
  • Lead Special Projects such as planning system development, dashboard reporting and participation in digital transformation strategy
  • Develop strategic response options, select, and recommend the best course of action, secure leadership support and drive into implementation for overall improvement in programs and initiatives
  • Support execution of global business continuity development and management

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain or Business
  • Plant strategist, Project Manager experience
  • At least 5 years’ relevant experience in Plant Operations, Supply Chain or Product Management
  • Capability to utilize strategic frameworks to formulate strategies
  • Excellent written, presentation and verbal communications skills at multiple levels
  • Strong understanding of OCS manufacturing operations
  • Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills
  • Work independently, thoughtfully, and effectively in a dynamic working environment
  • Strong analytical abilities with able to turn quantitative analysis into significant business insights
  • Project management skills and experience leading complex projects
  • Big picture thinking and the ability to see how decisions will ripple across the enterprise
  • Lean Manufacturing, PQA, and DMAIC

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Cost of Quality knowledge
  • Advanced Degree: Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), or a related
  • Project Management Certification: Certification in project management methodologies, such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or Agile frameworks.
  • Data Analytics Proficiency: Strong skills in data visualization tools and advanced statistical software

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 and in addition to full Mexico statutory benefits, we offer food coupons that ease daily costs, and a structured savings fund to support your long-term financial goals.  

  • Salaried employees are eligible for comprehensive medical and dental coverage. Additionally, all employees are covered by company-sponsored life insurance, total permanent disability protection, paid time off, and have access to our Employee Assistance Program 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 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.

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