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Production Planner I

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Date: Nov 10, 2026

Location: Winston-Salem, NC, US, 27107

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 79488

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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.​   

 

​Come break through with us.  



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

At Corning, planners keep world-class products moving from raw materials to customer shipment. As a Production Planner I, you will function as an in-plant product line planner, building and managing production schedules that balance equipment, labor, and material availability against customer demand. You will work Monday through Friday, 40+ hours per week, with weekend and off-hours coverage to support a 24/7 operation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Schedule production and release orders to operations based on equipment, labor and material availability.
  • Manage the master production schedule to meet customer requirements while balancing inventory levels.
  • Support order management, resource planning, delivery promising and forecasting, and report actual results against plan.
  • Analyze plant capacity and maintain planning and scheduling metrics, reporting status and performance to management.
  • Partner with production coordinators, team leaders, procurement, demand management, commercial teams, enterprise teams, product line managers, and other planners to align production plans with business objectives. Contribute to process improvement initiatives and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) enhancement teams to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1+ years of relevant experience
  • Working knowledge of supply chain fundamentals: planning, forecasting, capacity and purchasing
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications
  • Flexibility to support weekend and off-hours coverage, generally two weekends per month, based on business needs.

Experiences/Education - Desired

  • Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business
  • Experience with SAP or another MRP system
  • Background in continuous improvement
  • Project management experience
  • Understanding of inventory management
  • Cable manufacturing knowledge
  • Aptitude for puzzle-solving and critical thinking to navigate production, supply chain, and scheduling challenges.

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 


The range for this position is $63,000.00 - $86,625.00 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. 

 

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, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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 prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

 

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.


Nearest Major Market: Winston-Salem

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