Job Description

Requisition Number: 67082

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 intent of this role is to lead and effectively integrate EH&S processes/programs into the overall plant strategy while maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and corporate safety laws and standards. Provide EHS leadership, expertise, and practical support for Safety Excellence during construction and plant startup through steady state operations – to ensure we have always a rigorous safety program that protects the safety of our employees, contractors, and visitors. This role requires working within a complex manufacturing structure at a plant level and aligning with corporate requirements to ensure safety standards are maintained. It involves influencing sustainable change in cultural and technical aspects of manufacturing at all levels of the organization. Management involves working in a matrix organization structure with plant Safety and Corporate Safety teams driving solutions in cooperation with plant operations, engineering, and technology resources.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Work actively with the plant leadership to set a culture of safety awareness and accident prevention by implementing rigorous processes around risk assessment, hierarchy of controls and lead by example.
• Review projects, plans, specifications, and purchases to verify environmental issues are addressed proactively. Steady State Plant Operations
• Develop and implement comprehensive EHSS policies and programs, facility emergency response plans, integrating process safety management, environmental stewardship, product safety, and occupational safety practices.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal and state EH&S regulations impacting air, water, and waste. Oversee all monitoring, reporting and recordkeeping systems required for compliance assurance, and the facility EMS.
• Work with internal and external organizations to coordinate industrial hygiene, safety, health and environmental audits of the facility. Conduct self-assessments prior to scheduled audits and take leadership in prioritizing and acting on audit findings and recommendations.

Required Experiences/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Engineering or technical degree in related field
• 10+ years of experience in an EH&S role
• 3+ years in an EH&S supervisory role

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Knowledge of OSHA/EPA and other relevant regulations and standards
• Knowledge of EH&S regulations
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Safety and/or environmental experience in a production facility
• Project management experience

Desired Experiences/Education:

• Supervisory skills, particularly in coaching technical employees
• Six Sigma Greenbelt/DMAIC certification

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is  $130,487.00 -  $179,420.00 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 accommodations@corning.com .

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