Plant Administrative Assistant

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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, 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

In this role, the Plant Administrative Assistant will assist or perform duties as defined by plant management. Duties shall include but are not limited to: managing office supplies, scheduling and calendaring for plant staff, coordinating plant activities/events/tours, coordinating meeting rooms and space availability, and updating plant communications.

• Manages and prioritizes plant manager’s schedule; adjusts priorities with changing circumstances.
• Coordinates tours for customers, suppliers, educational and government entities.
• Maintains admin calendar, distribution groups and share drives for the Erwin Manufacturing Complex.
• Manages confidential and proprietary information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Maintains the plant organization chart, plant lists and other documents related to personnel movement within the facility as well as new employee onboarding and interviewing.
• Coordinates conference rooms and plant meetings such as Koffee Klatch, Communication Meetings and Safety Trainings.
• Communicates internally and externally to the plant. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information on matters of moderate importance to the organization and often sensitive in nature.
• Coordinates, schedules and attends weekly staff meetings.
• Provides information regarding plant policies, forms and procedures; maintains electronic records.
• Schedules appointments, meetings and travel arrangements for plant manager and staff.
• Updates reports, graphs and presentations.
• Manages signature requirements for the plant manager.

• >5 years administrative experience with strong computer skills.

• Able to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Strong administrative & organizational skills.
• Strong in Microsoft Office and analytics.
• Detail oriented with focus on error‑free work.
• Maintains high level of confidentiality.
• Flexible in work style and interaction with others; ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Able to recommend changes in methods or procedures.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Self‑motivated and forward looking.

• Pleasant, professional and courteous.
• Rigorous and organized.
• Positive.
• Resourceful.

5% as required.

M-F 8-5, including off-hour, weekend, and holiday hours as needed to support 24/7 manufacturing operations.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $62,786.00 – $86,332.00 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,…