Workforce Development Manager Jobs in Atlantic City, NJ

Requisition Number: 76570

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.  

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, automotive, and solar 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 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Scope of Position: In this role, you are responsible for coordinating and supervising manufacturing operations and support functions to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role provides daily direction to employees, ensures adherence to company policies and operating procedures, supports production goals and key performance metrics, and promotes accountability, workforce development, and continuous improvement.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• You will need to ensure the safety of employees and process/equipment
• Daily leadership to meet manufacturing schedules and deadlines
• Prioritize workload to meet demand and maximize manufacturing efficiency
• Assign specific tasks, provide direction and check work
• Interact cooperatively with engineering, quality, planning, etc. to meet goals
• Handle employee timecards and payroll interface logistics
• Recommend and support process/equipment improvements
• Maintain manufacturing metrics tracking and reporting
• Lead or facilitate manufacturing related team meetings
• Continuous improvement of efficiencies and workflow to improve overall performance
• Initiate and/or suggest opportunities to develop employees’ team skills
• Train and develop employees on a regular basis
• Contribute to company’s identified goals and objectives
• Handle special projects as assigned by the Manufacturing Department Head/Manager
• Implement corrective action related to process variations, equipment malfunctions, or operations endangering the safety of personnel or facility
• Evaluate shift team and individual performance and delegate responsibility, authority, and accountability accordingly

Hours of work/work schedule: 

• Schedule may include rotating 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, subject to change
• Shifts may include 5 on 2 off (8-hour), or 2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off; every other weekend off (12-hour)

Required Education & Experience: 

• High School Diploma
• 3-5 years of experience supervising in manufacturing
• Experience working on technical problems or teams
• Ability to work rotating hours, shifts, and days
• Building effective teams, conflict management, developing both direct reports and others
• Must be able to multitask and delegate
• Must be able to apply critical thinking to solve problems
• Proactive approach to production floor issues

Desired Experience/Skills: 

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
• Associates with 3-5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Experience working within a union facility
• Glass manufacturing
• Mechanical background
• Safety, health, & environmental compliance

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $88,942.00 - $122,295.00 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.  

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.