Plant HR Manager
Apply now »Date: Nov 11, 2026
Location: Shanghai, SH, CN, 201807
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 79890
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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.
Key Responsibilities
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- Identify and prioritize current and future talent requirements of the business which could affect achievement of business group operational objectives
- Partners with regional HR and business business team to identify and implement a compelling employee value proposition that enables them to attract and retain the number and type of talent required to close talent gaps
- Take actions required to address talent gaps, ensuring the division has the right people in the right place at the right time
- Partners with business groups to identify and implement targeted business group and individual development plans that address targeted talent gaps in a timely manner
- Effectively deploys performance management and rewards processes/practices within business groups to drive required levels of employee accountability for desired performance results and ensure retention of top performers
- Holds business managers and leaders accountable for establishing and maintaining a positive work environment
- Identifies the business group’s human capital priorities over the next one to two years and the type and level of support required from HR to effectively address these priorities
- Effectively deploys HR shared service delivery model in support of HR transformational goals and required levels of business support
- Collaborates closely with the other Plant HR Managers and HR teams to ensure standardization across regions and divisions and ensure that the type and level of services fully support achievement of division business objectives
- Coaches’ business management in development and implementation of required programs and processes to establish and maintain a positive work environment
- Proactively involve in Various regional and divisional projects, e.g. various audits, org development, etc.
- ADM team management support/supervision if needed.
- Additional assignment by regional HRM if any.
Education & Experience & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, Industrial & Labor Relations or related areas preferred
- 8+ years BUHR experience plus leading team experience, manufacturing experiences preferred
- Successful track record in deployment of HR business processes and/or programs
- Solid business acumen: able to engage business and develop tailored and creative solutions
- Strong coordination and communication and leading skills
- English capability
- Independent and self-motivated
- Problem solving skills
- Driven and results oriented
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 accommodations 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 accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.