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Manufacturing Section Supervisor

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Date: Sep 20, 2024

Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 64979

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 


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:

Responsible for maintaining operable equipment for production needs. Serves as a champion for safety culture. Manages a team of technical contributors that troubleshoot and initiate/implement equipment and process improvement projects. Directs prioritization in troubleshooting technical problems as it fits within a production schedule and resourcing. Ensures the team has clear ownership and involvement with appropriate levels of troubleshooting product performance issues and equipment issues based on process feedback, checklists, control charts, attribute management, and information provided by other groups. Actively manages and identifies cost-saving opportunities in the department’s budgetary spend for Repair & Maintenance items as well as Supplies & Equipment.

 

Required Education/Experience:

  • Technical bachelor's degree: mechanical/electrical/chemical engineering preferred
  • Technical knowledge/ability, preferably mechanically inclined
  • Relevant work experience: 5+ years

 

Required Skills:

  • Effective communicator: peers, subordinates, and leadership
  • Capacity to learn complex manufacturing process flow and/or equipment systems
  • Strong decision making and prioritization skills rooted in data
  • Inquisitive problem-solving and data analysis skills
  • High individual initiative, self-management, and emotional intelligence
  • General technical curiosity and capacity to learn complex manufacturing process flow and/or equipment systems.
  • Project management experience ideal. Ability to understand tasks/tools/resources required to complete complex jobs and capable of streamlining/improving the jobs.
  • People management abilities. Ability to effectively lead teams of technical resources.
  • Capable of prioritizing and shifting priorities as required. Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Identifies and resolves potential future problems before they impact production
  • Strong team player, capable of effectively engaging with employees at all levels - partnering with resources across multiple groups (operator to plant manager) - drive strong linkages between Engineering, Maintenance, IT, AMT, and PPD to support equipment utilization and new equipment/process deployment

 

Hours of work and environment:

  • 8-10 hours/day; 40-50 hours/week
  • Rotating on-call schedule
  • Supports 24/7 production operation
  • Office environment
  • Manufacturing floor
  • Variable temperature environment

 

Travel:

  • 5%

 

 

 

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.

 

​Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 
 

  • Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 
  • Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
  • Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 
  • Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   
  • Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

 

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: Wilmington

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