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FM MET Supervisor

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Date: May 1, 2025

Location: Concord, NC, US, 28026

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 68341

 

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.  ​  

 

 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 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.

Scope of Position

Lead Fibermaking Maintenance Teams consisting of approximately 50 Technicians in a fast paced, plant bottleneck area.

 

Establish organizational design and staffing consisting of high performing teams to maximize capability and equipment uptime. Direct responsibility for process, equipment, and personnel development to increase troubleshooting capability and effectiveness. Direct and indirect responsibility for development and introduction of new technology and improved equipment reliability in the Optical Fiber Production area of the Plant. 

 

Key Responsibilities:


•    Develop a Safety Culture that seeks injury elimination through proactive solution deployment.
•    Monitor and maintain process equipment to maximize product quality, equipment uptime, and plant throughput.
•    Ensure teams log all Troubleshooting and Repair activities into plant CMMS system and manage escalation of issues to additional technical groups.
•    Responsible for management and forecasting Repair & Maintenance spend for the Fibermaking Production Community and lead project efforts to maximize cost reduction.
•    Track and ensure availability of key repairable process equipment.
•    Identify key downtime drivers and implement projects to reduce event occurrence and duration.
•    Champion partnership with Engineering community to increase troubleshooting knowledge and effectiveness.
•    Coordinate training and certification of new personnel and re-training and certification of existing personnel to meet department standards for both mechanical and electrical technicians. 
•    Actively participate in new technology receivership, ensuring process and equipment meet standards of 24/7 manufacturing. 
•    Maintain adherence to troubleshooting checklists and procedures and provide redline improvements when discrepancies or opportunities are identified.

Travel/Working Hours

Travel Requirements: Infrequent US travel (<5%/negligible)


Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 40+ hours per week, Monday-Friday Day Shift, including schedule offset for presence at shift handover and contact with both day and night shift on some frequency. Schedule can vary as a function of business needs. Off hours support required based on rotating schedule. 
 

Required Education and Experience

 B.S. in Engineering (ME, EE, Chem E preferred)


•    5 years experience in Manufacturing Operations or Engineering
•    2+ years experience in leadership position

Desired Skills


•    Strong engineering and problem-solving skills, CMMS system and TPM experience.
•    Directive and autonomous with ability to make decisions and prioritize work under time pressure.
•    Proven track record of solving problems as an individual contributor and team leader.
•    The ability to initiate, champion, and implement improvements in performance through training, documentation, and safety.
•    Works well within a multi-disciplined team and independently with minimal oversight.
•    Ability to coach and develop leaders and individual contributors.
•    Strong communication and presentation skills to multiple levels of the organization
•    Six Sigma certified.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 

The range for this position is $96,727.00 - $133,000.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

 Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

  •  As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • 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.     
  • 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

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.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord

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