Facilities Manager

Requisition Number: 72756

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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, 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 facilities maintenance team leader, planners, schedulers, HVAC techs, Maintenance techs, electricians, and 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 facilities equipment.
  
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members.
  
• 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.
  
• Coordinate office layouts, relocations and renovations.
  
• Manage all 3rd party SLAs to ensure contractual obligations are being met.
  
• Provide high-level project management for facilities related projects.

Work Hours

• Standard Hours (Monday – Friday core business hours).
• Flexible hours required to support 24 hour on-call as well as potential weekend/evenings/holiday operations and emergency response requirements.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Facilities Management, or a related field (or substantial experience).
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in facility management.
• 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.
• Experience managing contractors and service agreements preferred.

Required Skills

• In-depth knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Experience with CMMS software for maintenance planning and tracking processes.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with internal stakeholders and external contractors.
• Contract development, management, SLA creation and service line management.
• Proficiency in vendor management and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with safety, environmental, and building codes and regulations.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and lead skilled maintenance employees, providing clear direction and establishing expectations.
• Experience coordinating activities within cross functional areas of responsibility and collaboration with multiple departments.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and positive leadership
• Capacity to learn and grow.

Desired Skills

• Experience with startup and team building.
• Experience working with SAP and CMMS software.

Soft Skills

• Positive attitude, initiative, adaptability, strong organizational skills, and ability to resolve conflicts constructively.
  
• Personal initiative and commitment.
  
• Ability to build relationships within cross functional groups.
  
• Flexible and adaptable; willing to work outside of role to move the team forward.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $96,727.00 - $133,000.00 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.

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 [email protected] .