Fibermaking Operations Section Supervisor

Fiber making Operations Section Supervisor

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Location: Concord, NC, US, 28026

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 77737

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.

This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Corning is a global leader in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics — and our optical fiber manufacturing operations are at the heart of the connected world. As a Fiber making Operations Section Supervisor, you will lead a 24/7 manufacturing operation producing Single Mode Optical Fiber and waveguide products, building high-performing teams and driving the safe, reliable, and cost-effective execution that keeps our production running at its best.

• Lead a 24/7 manufacturing operation across shifts — ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective production of Single Mode Optical Fiber and waveguide products.
• Coach and develop a team of Shift Supervisors and Production Associates to build accountability, strengthen organizational capability, and sustain high performance.
• Set operational priorities and make real-time decisions to resolve production constraints, quality concerns, process issues, and equipment disruptions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Technical teams to support business priorities, planned and unplanned downtime, and preventative maintenance.
• Own the area’s continuous improvement strategy — identifying and executing initiatives that drive measurable gains in safety, output, labor productivity, and operating cost.

• BS or MS in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) preferred; OR current or projected enrollment in college-level coursework with 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• 2+ years of direct people leadership in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Demonstrated ability to identify and execute improvements to key safety, quality, or production performance metrics
• Experience managing production in a 24/7 shift environment, including availability for off-hours support on a rotating schedule

• Experience leading large manufacturing organizations (100+ employees)
• Track record of developing high-performing teams in a production environment

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$-$ assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of…