Production Planner

Corning

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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

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production manpower schedules based on production plans, operational priorities, and staffing availability.

• Coordinate and manage overall manpower planning for production operations to ensure adequate labor coverage across shifts and production lines.

• Work closely with Production supervisors and managers to align manpower allocation with output requirements, capacity, and operational needs.

• Monitor attendance, shift coverage, overtime requirements, and manpower availability, and adjust schedules as needed to minimize operational disruptions.

• Conduct regular manpower reviews and headcount checks to ensure actual manpower deployment is aligned with approved plans and business needs.

• Analyze manpower utilization, labor efficiency, and staffing gaps, and provide recommendations for optimization and improvement.

• Support workforce balancing across production areas to maximize productivity and labor efficiency.

• Coordinate with HR and department leaders on manpower requests, hiring needs, temporary labor arrangements, and workforce changes.

• Maintain accurate scheduling records, manpower reports, and related planning documentation.

• Track and report manpower-related KPIs such as attendance, overtime, manpower utilization, staffing fulfillment, and labor productivity.

• Identify issues in current scheduling practices and drive continuous improvement in manpower planning, shift arrangement, and workforce deployment.

• Ensure manpower scheduling complies with company policies, labor regulations, and operational requirements.

• Support special production demands, peak season planning, shutdown arrangements, and contingency manpower planning when required.

• Support the pre-allocation of positions for new employees.

• Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Human Resources, Manufacturing, or a related field.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in production planning, manpower scheduling, workforce planning, manufacturing operations, or a related role.

• Experience in planning and coordinating production manpower allocation in a manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with shift scheduling, attendance monitoring, overtime planning, and headcount management.

• Experience in analyzing manpower utilization and supporting labor efficiency improvement initiatives.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams such as Production, HR, and Operations.

• Familiarity with ERP, or scheduling tools is preferred.

Required Skills

Required by Legal or EHS:

• Know quality relevant law and regulations

• Competencies (knowledge, skills, and behaviors)

• Knowledge of production operations and workforce planning principles.

• Understanding of manpower scheduling, shift planning, headcount control, and labor utilization management.

• Familiarity with production capacity planning and the relationship between labor allocation and output requirements.

• Basic knowledge of labor regulations, attendance management, and overtime control.

• Understanding of reporting, scheduling systems, and manpower tracking practices.

• Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts related to workforce efficiency and planning accuracy.

• Strong planning and scheduling skills.

• Good analytical skills with the ability to evaluate manpower utilization, staffing gaps, and labor efficiency.

• Strong coordination and communication skills to work effectively with Production, HR, and department leaders.

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail in handling manpower plans and scheduling records.

• Ability to respond quickly to schedule changes and operational needs.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with scheduling or HR systems.

• Good report preparation and data management skills.

• Good command of written and spoken English.

• Desired Skills

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing or labor-intensive production environments.

• Knowledge of labor productivity measurement and workforce optimization methods.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts related to manpower efficiency and line balancing.

• Experience with manpower forecasting, seasonal staffing plans, and contingency workforce planning.

• Advanced Excel skills or experience with digital planning and scheduling tools.

• Ability to identify trends and propose data-driven manpower planning improvements.

• Experience in supporting labor cost control and manpower budgeting is an advantage.

Canada (iBwave) remove as needed:

• 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, extended health care, dental and vision as from your first day of work.

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