The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us. 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.

Requisition Number: 77263

The company built on breakthroughs.
Join us. 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.

Ready to lead a high impact manufacturing site where safety, quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction come together?
Role Purpose
As Plant Operations Manager, you will lead the overall performance of the Monterrey site, ensuring strong results across safety, quality, service, cost, compliance, and continuous improvement. You will guide cross functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and supply chain, while building a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily plant operations to deliver performance goals in safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and cost

Execute the site strategy in alignment with business priorities, including manufacturing, laboratory quality, and regional distribution activities

Drive a culture of continuous improvement through data-based decision-making, operational discipline, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork

Develop organizational capability by building strong teams, strengthening leadership, and supporting talent growth and succession planning

Experiences/Education - Required

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related technical field





7+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing and engineering leadership roles

Proven experience leading plant functions or site organizations in a manufacturing environment

Strong track record of driving continuous improvement and operational performance gains

Experience building high-performing teams and working effectively across multiple functions

Demonstrated success in developing talent and strengthening leadership capability

Fluent English and Spanish

Experiences/Education - Desired

M.B.A. or equivalent business degree

Experience in multiple businesses, divisions, technologies

Experience in leading or being a member of projects and teams.

Experience to adapt to a variety of employee relations environments

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

ISO17025 Experience

What we offer?

Competitive benefits above local law

A dynamic environment focused on innovation, operational excellence, and growth

Career development opportunities within a integral leader in materials science

A culture that values collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement

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 accommodation 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 accommodations related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected]

More about us
Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, with a long history of applying expertise in glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that transform industries and improve everyday life.

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