Staff Project Leader

• Collaborate with the Plant Manager and plant staff to develop the plant's 1year and 3-5year strategic plans, ensuring alignment with regional and divisional objectives.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable initiatives and projects, defining clear milestones, KPIs, and timelines.
• Regularly monitor the execution of strategic plans and ensure that progress is tracked, reported, and adjusted as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Facilitate periodic reviews of the plant’s strategy, identifying gaps or risks and recommending corrective or improvement actions.
• Lead, oversee, and execute high-impact projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with the plant’s strategic goals and timelines.
• Develop project plans, including objectives, milestones, budgets, resources, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress, identify roadblocks, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager and functional managers to ensure all projects align with the plant and division’s strategic priorities.
• Support vertical integration initiatives by working closely with regional and global operations teams to ensure seamless coordination and alignment.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements within manufacturing operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Act as a liaison between the plant and regional/global teams, ensuring effective communication and integration of divisional strategies into plant operations.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and other departments to achieve project objectives.
• Establish KPIs for projects and strategic objectives, ensuring consistent tracking and reporting of progress toward business and operational goals.
• Prepare and present project updates, strategic plan reviews, and performance reports to plant leadership and relevant stakeholders.
• Mentor and guide team members or project contributors to build capabilities and improve project outcomes.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration within project teams. 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Management, Operations Management, or related field (required).

2. Strategic Planning Expertise

3. Project Management

4. Manufacturing Environment Knowledge

5. Leadership Skills

6. Continuous Improvement

7. Global Collaboration

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Operations Management, or related field (preferred but not required).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification (strongly preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (preferred).
• Ongoing training in advanced project management methodologies, leadership, and innovation practices.
• Familiarity with emerging manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 trends is a plus. 

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate should demonstrate: 

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to engage and align diverse stakeholders.
• A results-driven mindset with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Adaptability to dynamic manufacturing environments and a proactive approach to managing change. 

The Staff Project Leader is positioned as a key driver of operational excellence and strategic alignment, making it a critical contributor to the plant's success and growth, at the same time it gets ready for future leadership role within Corning.