Product Line Specialist FOC
Corning Inc., Charlotte, NC, United States
Role Purpose
The Product Line Specialist (PLS) is a critical member of the FOC product line and executes a strategy that supports the product line’s NAFTA sales growth and profitability targets. The PLS leads cross functional initiatives across production, supply chain, technology, and engineering in alignment with the product line strategy, while also managing day-to-day activities to deliver against financial, operational, and customer satisfaction objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Customer and Market Understanding
Work with Value Creation and Network Architecture teams to identify opportunities for new product applications through competitive and market assessments
Support customer engagements representing the product line as the VOC expert
Identify product line enhancements or product positioning by leveraging competitive insights
Strategic Planning
Work with the Product Line Manager (PLM) and Product Team members to execute product life-cycle management strategy
Work with the PLM to contribute to the development of both long- and short-term business strategies to maximize profitability and achieve growth
Develop & Launch Products
Support new product development from early-stage justification to commercialization
Lead product launch activities including all internal commercialization activities and any external engagements
Support the Product Team in New Product Development initiatives to ensure market timing, cost, and prioritization are maintained
Support the early stages of new product development
Support product line engineering activities required to meet new market opportunities for growth or cost reduction
Manage the Product Portfolio
Assist in product lifecycle management activities
Lead the execution of product line pricing strategy, setting base, floor, contract, project, and day-to-day pricing
Lead the resolution of product, quality, and service issues for a quick customer resolution, balancing the needs of Corning and the customer
Maintain close alignment with Supply Chain and manufacturing teams to ensure demand and supply are aligned with forecast
Identify opportunities to reduce complexity and cost in the manufacturing process both at Corning’s plants and at the customer site
Education and Experience: Required
Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or Business preferred)
Minimum 3 years of business experience (product line management, engineering, manufacturing or commercial/marketing are preferred)
Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred), Excel and Microsoft Power BI
Experience working cross functionally and ability to interface with both Design (Technology) and Manufacturing Engineering teams, to lead and influence product technical characteristics
Demonstrate entrepreneurship with ability to formulate visions/strategies and predict trends
Possess strong analytical skills coupled with understanding of financial statements.
Ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and persuasively in verbal and written formats
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Salary Range
The range for this position is $100,646.00 – $138,388.00 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.
Benefits
Your well‑being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
As part of our commitment to your financial well‑being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
Our health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
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.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
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The Product Line Specialist (PLS) is a critical member of the FOC product line and executes a strategy that supports the product line’s NAFTA sales growth and profitability targets. The PLS leads cross functional initiatives across production, supply chain, technology, and engineering in alignment with the product line strategy, while also managing day-to-day activities to deliver against financial, operational, and customer satisfaction objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Customer and Market Understanding
Work with Value Creation and Network Architecture teams to identify opportunities for new product applications through competitive and market assessments
Support customer engagements representing the product line as the VOC expert
Identify product line enhancements or product positioning by leveraging competitive insights
Strategic Planning
Work with the Product Line Manager (PLM) and Product Team members to execute product life-cycle management strategy
Work with the PLM to contribute to the development of both long- and short-term business strategies to maximize profitability and achieve growth
Develop & Launch Products
Support new product development from early-stage justification to commercialization
Lead product launch activities including all internal commercialization activities and any external engagements
Support the Product Team in New Product Development initiatives to ensure market timing, cost, and prioritization are maintained
Support the early stages of new product development
Support product line engineering activities required to meet new market opportunities for growth or cost reduction
Manage the Product Portfolio
Assist in product lifecycle management activities
Lead the execution of product line pricing strategy, setting base, floor, contract, project, and day-to-day pricing
Lead the resolution of product, quality, and service issues for a quick customer resolution, balancing the needs of Corning and the customer
Maintain close alignment with Supply Chain and manufacturing teams to ensure demand and supply are aligned with forecast
Identify opportunities to reduce complexity and cost in the manufacturing process both at Corning’s plants and at the customer site
Education and Experience: Required
Bachelor's Degree (Engineering or Business preferred)
Minimum 3 years of business experience (product line management, engineering, manufacturing or commercial/marketing are preferred)
Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred), Excel and Microsoft Power BI
Experience working cross functionally and ability to interface with both Design (Technology) and Manufacturing Engineering teams, to lead and influence product technical characteristics
Demonstrate entrepreneurship with ability to formulate visions/strategies and predict trends
Possess strong analytical skills coupled with understanding of financial statements.
Ability to convey information clearly, concisely, and persuasively in verbal and written formats
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Salary Range
The range for this position is $100,646.00 – $138,388.00 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.
Benefits
Your well‑being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
As part of our commitment to your financial well‑being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
Our health and well‑being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
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.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
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