Project Manager (Mfg, Eng)

About the Role Corning seeks a Project Manager (Mfg, Eng) to lead plant excellence and process improvement across the Shanghai site. The role drives continuous improvement initiatives to boost productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and safety, partnering across Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain. What You'll Do

• Lead and drive plant excellence / process excellence initiatives to improve operational performance across the site.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, quality, cost, delivery, and safety.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to address operational losses and recurring issues.
• Promote Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies within the plant.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other functions to improve end-to-end processes.
• Monitor plant performance metrics and analyze data to identify gaps, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Standardize best practices, workflows, and operating procedures to ensure process consistency and operational discipline.
• Lead value stream mapping, waste reduction, and process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency and eliminate non-value-added activities.
• Support plant leadership in developing and executing site improvement roadmaps and strategic operational excellence plans.
• Build continuous improvement capability by training, coaching, and mentoring employees and managers on CI tools and methodologies.
• Track and report project progress, savings, and operational impact to management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and sustainable improvement throughout the organization. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing, operations excellence, continuous improvement, or related functions.
• At least 3 years of leadership or project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, VSM, TPM, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Proven track record in driving productivity improvement, cost reduction, and process optimization projects.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into action plans.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change effectively.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Required Skills: Lean manufacturing methodology; familiarity with EHS requirements; knowledge of environmental and safety factors involved in the department; ability to set up and manage EHS objectives, adhere to policies and SOPs. Nice to Have
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is preferred.
• Experience with digitalization, performance dashboards, or manufacturing systems is a plus.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is an advantage. Compensation & Benefits
• Not disclosed in posting; location-based opportunity with Corning Shanghai.