Manufacturing 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. We invite you to join our team and help move the company—and the world—forward.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Section Supervisor to lead front‑line supervisors and hourly associates at our Newton, NC facility with direct accountability for safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team morale. The role requires collaboration with engineering, maintenance, planning, and the lean organization to achieve operational excellence.

• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing performance; identify and resolve bottlenecks, manage staffing changes, and maintain optimal queue levels to meet on‑time manufacturing (OTM) and on‑time‑to‑promise (OTP) targets.
• Manage department labor spend and staffing model strategically; apply overtime as needed, anticipate capacity‑driven changes, and drive efficiency through cross‑training initiatives.
• Partner with planning and scheduling to execute the production plan across changeovers, equipment upgrades, engineering experiments, and new product introductions (NPI); lead operational readiness for major equipment upgrades.
• Collaborate with the lean organization to drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements through setup time reduction and unplanned downtime elimination.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of salaried supervisors and hourly associates; hold individuals accountable to safety and quality scorecards and ensure active development plans are in place for all salaried employees.

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical or business discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with a demonstrated record of leadership progression.
• Direct people management experience with both salaried and hourly (non‑exempt) teams, including demonstrated skills in conflict resolution, coaching, active listening, and team development.
• Proven ability to drive results through manufacturing performance metrics across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to operational disruptions in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

• MBA or advanced technical graduate degree.
• Six Sigma Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control (DMAIC) Green Belt and/or demonstrated Lean manufacturing capabilities.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams to deliver operational improvement initiatives or cost reduction programs.
• Background supporting or leading new product introduction (NPI) projects from concept through manufacturing launch.
• Experience building and executing a talent management strategy, including programs to attract, develop, and retain key manufacturing talent.

Salary range: $98,662.00 – $ (full‑time). Pay depends on location, market demand, experience, training, and education.

• Company‑wide bonuses and long‑term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company‑paid pension benefit with fixed contributions and matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan (up to 12% of pay).
• Health, 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).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

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