Facilities Leader

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 65884

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 businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

•  Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
  •    Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
  •    Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
  •    Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
  •    Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Role Purpose

The Facilities Leader is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our facility’s infrastructure systems supporting 24/7 production operations. Leads facilities maintenance team including planner, scheduler, HVAC techs, Maintenance techs, plumber, electricians, millwrights. This role will ensure efficient facilities operations with minimum downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the facility, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and 3rd party contractors.
• Ensure department compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards and regulations.
• Build effective relationships with operators, internal stakeholders, and management
• Manage and coordinate preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for all building systems and equipment.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of facilities technicians and contractors.
• Develop staffing, training plans, and tooling needs for maintenance technicians, and skilled trades.  
• Ensure scheduled preventative, reactive, and predictive maintenance activities are completed safely while exceeding customer expectations.
• Perform employee performance reviews and administer feedback and recognition when appropriate.
• Aid in establishing a culture of positivity, simultaneously instituting process discipline and continuous improvement.
• Track and report maintenance metrics aligned to production scorecard goals to leadership.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for facility-related incidents.
• Perform employee performance reviews and administer feedback and recognition when appropriate.

Work Hours

• Standard Hours (Monday – Friday core business hours)
• Flexible hours required to support weekend/evenings/holiday operations and emergency response requirements.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Facilities Management, or a related field (or substantial experience).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in facility management/planning
• Experience with facilities management, including oversight of vendors
• Leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members
• In-depth knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing
• Experience with CMMS software for maintenance planning and tracking processes
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose and resolve complex facility issues
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external contractors
• Contract development, management, SLA creation and service line management
• Familiarity with safety, environmental, and building codes and regulations

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is highly preferred
• Certification in Facilities Management (e.g., IFMA’s CFM, FMP, or similar) is a plus
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus
• SAP knowledge
• Experience with production ramping and team building
• Semi-Conductor knowledge

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is  $79,166.00   -  $108,854.00 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 our Values and 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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].

Nearest Major Market: Saginaw