Product Line Manager

Requisition Number: 67217

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

Develops and executes a product line strategy that supports the achievement of desired product line sales growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Works closely with, or leads, a cross-functional product team consisting of functional leads from Development, Product Engineering, Applications Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing and/or Sales to:
• Develop the product or product line’s market value proposition and pricing strategy.
• Develop and execute the product line planning process, including the identification of critical projects to be undertaken for the year.
• Find the optimal solution (balancing the needs of Corning and the customer) to all product issues related to performance (i.e., specs, attributes, services), quality, share growth, customer needs (contract management).
• Create an intellectual property and standards strategy for the product line.
• Understand downstream market requirements and assess competitive threats and implications for the business.
• Create long-term forecasting plans.
• Works with Program Management or New Business Development to ‘receive’ new products, as appropriate.
• Develops a compelling market value proposition that differentiates Corning’s products and services in the marketplace.
• Develops the product line strategy and manages the product line through the stages of innovation, from product concept through commercialization and life-cycle management, as appropriate depending on the stage of handoff from Program Management or New Business Development.
• May manage a portfolio of markets, in the case where the product line’s products hold different positions within the markets they reach.
• Identifies the best mix for the market(s) through effective segmentation and portfolio rationalization.
• Optimizes inventory management related to the product line by coordinating information flow, as needed, between Forecasting, Sales, Manufacturing, and other parties as needed.
• May get involved in supply chain disruption issues to influence or make decisions on global order and Development/Manufacturing prioritization.
• Works with Manufacturing and Sales to identify opportunities to reduce complexity and cost reduction in the manufacturing process both at Corning’s plant(s) and the customer site, as appropriate.
• Addresses new product/special requests by developing a business case (including P&L and balance sheet implications) to determine the feasibility and pricing requirements of the requests.
• Owns and optimizes, or may work with the Pricing Manger to optimize, pricing levels by setting floor price, establishing pricing structure, optimizing product premiums, and ensuring value received for product line.
• Works with Account Management to develop value propositions that improve margins for Corning’s products and services and enable new/enhanced selling opportunities with customers.
• Manages the obsolescence process, as necessary, to extract maximum value through the end of the product’s lifecycle.
• May oversee, develop, and direct a Product Line team.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 2-5 years product line management or commercial experience
• Work experience in Manufacturing and/or Development
• Demonstrated track record of managing projects.
• Demonstrated track record of leading multi-functional teams.
• Work experience in a Commercial function.
• MBA or equivalent demonstrated experience (i.e., extensive experience in business).
  
  

Desired Skills/ Experience

• MBA
• Experience managing people.
• Financial analysis and accounting experience.
• Work experience in a Strategy group.
• International business work experience.
• Participation in, or leadership of, multicultural and/or multi-geographic projects.
  
  

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $99,433.00 - $136,721.00 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 .