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Plant Administrative Assistant/Data Steward

Date: Mar 11, 2025

Location: Manassas, VA, US, 20109

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 67449

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.

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Role Purpose

This position oversees plant administration, coordinates training and HR activities, and ensures compliance with legal requirements. The role involves managing HR programs, processes, and policies, promoting Corning Values, and fostering a positive work environment. Responsibilities include handling administrative tasks to support the site, maintaining training records, aligning training systems with job requirements, and managing human resources processes and systems. Ensuring data integrity in training and HR systems is crucial. The position also involves providing weekly performance reports to assist the Plant Leadership Team (PLT) in measuring plant performance and implementing key programs and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer training information in the training system and provide reports to supervisors and plant leadership as required.

• Monitor training compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure adequate training levels before SOP implementation.

• Ensure quick and accurate retrieval of training documents for customer audits.

• Coordinate new hire orientation and collect necessary documentation.

• Update and maintain data integrity in training and HR systems to ensure accuracy.

• Organize and follow through on action plans for key projects and programs.

• Gather and analyze program and training data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Interface with employees and supervisors to address training and support needs.

• Review and audit processes, making recommendations for improvements.

• Handle information with appropriate confidentiality.

• Provide administrative support to the plant manager and staff, including executive visit coordination, visitor management, presentation preparation, and group visits/tours.

• Prepare and analyze various data reports related to financial headcount, recognition reporting, time to fill openings, plant service, annual staffing, etc.

• Serve as the HR/Payroll administrator

• Develop plant communication and training calendars and share them with the organization.

• Implement HR programs, processes, and policies in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring alignment with Corning Values and positive work environment.

• Recommend areas for standardization of HR programs, processes, and policies to streamline administration and reduce costs.

• Enhance HR reputation through value-added customer interactions.

• Analyze and report on data within HR systems.

Requirements

• Associates in Business, General Administration or equivalent experience

• 3-5 years in a high level administrative, coordinator, HR administration, etc.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.

• Computer Proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft, SAP, KRONOS)

• Successful track record in administrative coordinator for a team of individuals or managers, in a plant environment preferred

• Must be detail oriented

• Ability to work with all levels of the organization from executive to employee.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Exhibits high degree of candor/discretion and able to handle sensitive and confidential data.

• High level of professionalism and customer service orientation.

• Organizes work and ensures completion in a timely manner

• Works well independently or as part of a team

• Self-motivated, positive attitude and willingness to help others

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $60,570.00 - $83,285.00 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.

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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 ourand 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.

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