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Corning Incorporated Plant Maintenance & Facilities Manager in Michigan
Plant Maintenance & Facilities Manager
Date: May 17, 2024
Location: Michigan, MI, US
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 63359
Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.
We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.
Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.
Corning's Manufacturing, Technology and Engineering division (MTE) is recognized as the leader in engineering excellence & innovative manufacturing technologies by providing diverse skills to Corning’s existing & emerging businesses.
We anticipate & provide timely, valued, leading edge manufacturing technologies and engineering expertise. We partner with Corning’s businesses and the Science & Technology division. Together we create and sustain Corning’s manufacturing as a differential advantage.
Corning Incorporated Location:
Midland, Michigan area
Purpose of the Position:
To work alongside the project team and develop a robust receivership process for the plant facilities, water treatment and water recycling facility, and Plant asset-maintenance. As the plant startup transitions to steady state operations, this role manages the functional areas of Environmental Control, Facilities operations, and Production Support Maintenance. Also, this position will manage projects and activities as directed by the Plant Manager.
Key Responsibilities Start-Up Phase
Partners with HR and other relevant stakeholders to create and implement a hiring and development plan for the facilities and maintenance group.
Work with the project team and GSM to ensure Spares for all production equipment are integrated with the plant maintenance management system and the first batch of spares are ordered in time to support the plant’ production target for 2025.
Develop and execute a process to receive facility equipment, building facilities.
Work in concert with the EHS manager to ensure that the third party owned and operated water treatment facilities meet Corning’ environmental compliance requirement.
Steady State Operations
Set and meet department and project timelines, budgets, and performance standards.
In coordination with the EHS manager, the Facility Operations groups, manage permitting and environmental compliance activities for the factory.
Assure safety and hygiene excellence through recognition of safety hazards, review of engineering designs, training, plant and corporate audits, diligence in housekeeping, and continued education in the new and evolving state and federal laws.
Identify and support specialized maintenance requirements as part of the Production Support team which consists of calibrations and specialized maintenance tasks.
Create processes to define and track performance metrics centered around cost of maintenance, equipment downtime and equipment capability.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and minimize equipment downtime using world class practices like TPM, predictive maintenance.
Oversee and maintain the overall plant facility systems to meet world class standards.
Participate and comply with corporate initiatives as required.
Develop a plan that enables the Plant to achieve World Class safety including meeting and exceeding all corporate and division safety targets.
Develop systems that require Safety review and approval before introduction of any new chemical or equipment to the factory.
Work Hours
Standard Hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm)
Occasional support may be needed due to managing a 24/7 plant structure
Education & Skills
Bachelor's degree in engineering with a focus in Mechanical Equipment Engineering
8+ years of manufacturing experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory position
Experience in HVAC systems, electrical and manufacturing, with focus on maintenance systems and procedures.
Ability to interpret CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings and technical equipment manuals.
Computer literate, particularly with Microsoft Office products (Excel and Word), CMMS programs.
Desired Skills
Experience in building construction,
PEx Green Belt certification
Experience working on a green field project
Soft Skills
Solid communication skills and able to work with all levels of the organization
Team player able to lead others effectively and efficiently
Ability to create cohesion within team and counterpart teams
Strong conflict resolution
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $157,258.00 - $216,231.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.
Corning Puts YOU First!
We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.
Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
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.
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