Section Supervisor

The company built on breakthroughs.

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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.

Requisition Number: 78023

The company built on breakthroughs.

Join us.

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.

Our Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.

-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.

Corning is seeking an Operations Section Supervisor to lead and develop operations teams at our Hemlock, MI manufacturing facility. In this role, you will provide direction to team leaders and operators, champion continuous improvement, and ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met while building a culture of accountability and technical excellence.

• Lead, coach, and develop team leaders and operators; drive performance reviews, talent development planning, training, and technical capability-building across the operations department.
• Manage production schedule compliance by allocating resources, prioritizing activities, supporting product changes and new initiatives, and ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly production targets are achieved.
• Monitor, communicate, and drive operational performance through production, quality, cost, and delivery metrics while partnering with cross-functional support organizations.
• Execute cost reduction, Lean Manufacturing, and Process Excellence (PEx) projects in alignment with plant and business objectives.
• Ensure operations run in compliance with established process controls, operating procedures, and change-control protocols while protecting Corning's Intellectual Property (IP).
• Champion plant safety initiatives and foster a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

• Standard Hours (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm)
• Flexible hours may be required to support weekends/evenings operations requirements (including coverage for shift supervisors on 12hr shift rotation as needed).

• 4+ years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience in functional or project-based roles
• Experience supervising direct and indirect employees in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis to support operational decision-making
• Project management experience, including developing and executing plans against defined timelines
• Flexibility to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends, to support manufacturing operations as needed

• Six Sigma Green Belt or DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) certification
• Experience with lean manufacturing techniques
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including budget tracking and…