About this role
About the Role The Manufacturing Talent Program Leader designs, implements, and sustains a comprehensive technical training program for technical resources across the Wilmington Plant. The role ensures the workforce has the skills to safely and efficiently maintain and improve plant equipment and processes, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to assess skill gaps, develop standardized training curricula, and drive continuous technical capability development aligned with plant performance goals. What You'll Do
- Design and implement a structured technical training curriculum across all plant departments
- Develop and standardize training materials and delivery methods for entry-level, intermediate, and advanced technical skill levels
- Define technical competency standards and certification requirements for plant roles
- Support subject matter experts (SMEs) in the delivery of specialized technical training
- Manage systems and tools used for technical training, including implementation of new solutions as needed
- Provide regular communication and updates to leadership and key stakeholders
- Drive technical talent progression and career development pathways
- Leverage advanced tools (e.g., Manufacturing 4.0) to identify technical gaps and support technician development programs
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop and execute department training improvement plans and initiatives
- Document processes and implement change management systems to support ongoing updates and improvements
- Build and sustain continuous improvement plans and collaborate with other Corning locations
- Work Schedule Monday–Friday
- This position is salaried and not eligible for overtime pay
- Overtime may be required at times based on business needs What We're Looking For
- Required Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a technical or manufacturing environment
- Required Skills:
- Demonstrated experience designing and/or delivering technical training programs
- Proven leadership experience
- Project management experience
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization
- Strong decision-making skills with minimal supervision
- Ability to handle confidential information appropriately