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Corning Incorporated Logistics Project Specialist in Corning, New York

Logistics Project Specialist

Date: Jan 2, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66271

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

Purpose of Position

Results-driven position with quality, operations, and project management duties. Role will work on wide range of projects across Warehouse, Storeroom, and Logistics. Will work directly with Corning Incorporated’s Stores and Warehouse department manager and team members, as well as internal customers, staff groups, and external vendors to meet department objectives. Supports special projects as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and support Stores and Warehouse department projects, while adhering to established policies and processes to meet customer requirements

  • Support development and launch of department strategy initiatives

  • Facilitate the quality assurance processes within the department and ensure that processes meet the established standards of quality, reliability, and performance

  • Promote quality performance improvements throughout the organization

  • Coordinate and support department supplier auditing program

  • Gain an understanding of Stores and Warehouse department, Shipping & Receiving, Warehouse, and Mail/Print Center operations to provide support as needed

  • Facilitate meetings with multiple staff, organizing agendas, preparing materials, taking notes, and advancing action plans

  • Support department continuous improvement activities including new technology and procedural changes to improve process and/or equipment

  • Develop professional working relationships with team, customer base and vendors

  • Gain an understanding of department’s technology platforms (i.e., SharePoint, SC Logic, SOP’s, MSFT Teams, FORMS, OneDrive, and Maximo) for Stores, Warehouse, and department assignments

  • Contribute to department key performance metrics program to drive continuous improvement in process efficiency and effectiveness

  • Work with internal procurement to assist in the management of department suppliers

  • Assist department supervisors to control Stores and Warehouse budgets to deliver value for the company and customers

  • Participate in department inspections and audits (safety, cleanliness, space efficiency gains)

  • Assist in identifying and implementing department cost reduction opportunities

Key Decision Areas

  • Support key stakeholders to develop and deploy strategic initiatives

  • Apply established processes and protocols

  • Determine resources necessary to complete task

  • Practice fiscal responsibility

  • Identify and implement improvement opportunities

Required Skills

  • Strong Project Management Skills

  • Effective organizational skills with attention to detail

  • Excellent computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office suite. Ability to learn other platforms when necessary

  • Prioritize projects and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Decision making

  • Professionally handle stressful situations and meet deadlines

  • Manage customers’ expectations and requests; be solutions oriented

  • Execute as a high-performance individual contributor, while also being a team player

  • Interact effectively and professionally with a diverse employee group across all levels of management

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Adapt to constant change; be flexible

  • Customer focused

  • Maintain a high level of integrity

  • High degree of confidentiality

  • Ability to take initiative

  • Active listener

Desired skills:

  • Peoplesoft skills

  • Hands-on style

  • Knowledge of Corning Incorporated culture, values, and policies

  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn

  • In depth working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks concurrently, work well under pressure and high visibility

  • Exceptional organizational skills

  • Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers in all levels or the organization

Hours of Work / Travel Requirements

  • 8am – 5pm, M-F

  • Candidate located in Corning, NY area

  • Periodic travel might be required

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • PEx Green Belt desirable

  • Project management experience

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $48,606.00 - $66,833.00 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.

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.

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