Forming Section Supervisor

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. Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

• Provide operational leadership in the manufacture of products for Corning's automotive ceramic substrates, light duty filters, heavy duty diesel substrates and filters business in the Erwin Manufacturing Complex. Lead the activities of production teams to support plant objectives by developing and implementing plans to maintain a safe work environment, manufacture quality products and maximize operational efficiency and output.
• Lead production operations with responsibility for ceramic extrusion and scaling to support increased demand.
• Direct reports consist of team leaders overseeing forming and finishing operations.
• Coordinate cross‑functional resources across engineering, quality, maintenance, and support functions to meet output, quality, and uptime goals.
• Align hourly workforce to reflect business levels.
• Ensure compliance with Plant and Corporate rules and expectations, including Plant Policies, Procedures, Safety and housekeeping, Quality Systems, ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, and production goals.
• Drive safety for the department.
• Drive process control and process discipline (PCPD) and manufacturing basics in the department, including front‑line supervisor training for team leaders.
• Provide effective coaching and constructive feedback to develop team leaders and hourly employees.
• Define, plan and execute programs and projects to improve productivity and reduce costs.

• Less than 10%

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm; additional hours may be needed.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 3 years previous leadership experience or equivalent technical or engineering experience.
• Experience working on technical problems or teams with technicians.
• Prior budget responsibility.
• Excellent customer service and people skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and direct others.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience in ceramic extrusion or ceramic manufacturing processes.
• Employee Relations experience.
• Safety, Health, Environmental compliance.
• Experience in Six Sigma, Lean or Continuous Improvement.
• Ability to lead multi‑function teams through ambiguity and effectively manage change.
• Experience with cross‑functional coordination across engineering, quality, and maintenance teams.

• Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Act with Integrity and Authenticity.
• Act Quickly and Conclusively.
• Value Differences in People and Ideas.
• Champion Change and Flexibility.
• Communicate and Engage – written and verbal.
• Drive Deployment.
• Establish Direction and Build Dedication.
• Focus on Customers.
• Support, Motivate and use Talent.
• Building Effective Teams.
• Ability to handle conflicts.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others.
• Listening.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Salary range: $80,750.00 – $, assuming full‑time status. Starting pay depends on geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow over the career. Combined with matching contributions to the 401(k) savings plan, total retirement contributions can reach 7 %–12 % of pay, depending on age and years of service.
• 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.
• A recognition program to celebrate successes and reward 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.

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