Requisition Number: 76218
Role PurposeCorning Incorporated is seeking a
Performance Excellence Manager to lead a multi-disciplined team driving quality excellence, operational efficiency, and equipment reliability at our Winston Salem, NC manufacturing facility. In this role, you will define and execute the site's strategy across quality systems, lean transformation, and maintenance operations - building a culture of continuous improvement and customer-focused performance at every level of the organization.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and develop the Quality, Lean, and Maintenance functions, setting clear strategic direction and performance expectations for the team and its leaders
- Champion a quality-first culture by implementing system improvements, maintaining quality certifications (ISO 9001, TL 9000), and advancing the continuous improvement of the site's Product Quality Architecture (PQA)
- Design and sustain a lean manufacturing program - educating and coaching employees on lean philosophy, tools, and proven methodologies while tracking metrics to verify effectiveness
- Partner with HR and cross-functional teams to build a talent pipeline and support the growth and development of site employees through structured training plans
- Analyze equipment downtime root causes and develop preventative maintenance programs supported by leading metrics to maximize machine availability
- Coordinate maintenance requirement specifications with engineering for new machinery design and capital project support
- Collaborate with supervisors, contractors, and functional peer groups to achieve site goals and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Experiences/Education - Required- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field from an accredited institution
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience applying quality systems, lean manufacturing techniques, and maintenance strategies in a production environment
- Strong statistical and process control knowledge
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and lead teams - providing clear direction and setting performance expectations
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage across all organizational levels
Experiences/Education - Desired- Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- Experience maintaining quality certifications (ISO 9001, TL 9000) in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with Product Quality Architecture (PQA) frameworks or equivalent quality system design experience
- Experience building preventative maintenance programs with leading performance metrics
- Lean certification or formal lean training (e.g., Six Sigma, Kaizen facilitation)
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $134,306.00 - $184,671.00 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.
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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
- 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.
