Equipment Supervisor, Night Shift (D Shift)
About The Position
Corning is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Supervisor for Shift D to support equipment reliability and manufacturing operations at its Solar Module manufacturing facility. The role provides day-to-day leadership and technical support for equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement during night-shift operations. It works closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and other cross-functional partners to maintain equipment performance, respond to production needs, and support a safe and efficient manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership position involves significant interaction on the manufacturing floor and responsibility for effective equipment support throughout the night shift. The position works Shift D, 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Thursday, Friday, Saturday, plus every other Wednesday. This 12-hour schedule supports continuous Solar Module manufacturing operations. Occasional flexibility may be required for shift handoffs, training, meetings, or significant equipment issues outside regularly scheduled hours. The position does not support immigration sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering or technical field.
- Previous relevant manufacturing, engineering, equipment, maintenance, or technical experience.
- Technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, equipment, or manufacturing-process issues using data and structured problem-solving methods.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and shifts.
- Demonstrated leadership experience or capability, such as leading projects, teams, technical activities, internships/co-ops, military assignments, or other situations requiring coordination and accountability for others.
- Ability to work effectively in both office and manufacturing-floor environments.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 30 lbs., using basic mechanical tools, and working in variable-temperature manufacturing conditions.
- Ability to work a regularly scheduled night shift.
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or technical environment, including internships, co-ops, team-lead assignments, or other demonstrated leadership experience.
- Experience or coursework related to equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, manufacturing equipment, industrial automation, PLCs/controls, robotics, or automated production systems.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, structured problem-solving, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with statistical process control, control charts, or other manufacturing data-analysis tools.
- Experience in a high-volume, automated, or continuous manufacturing environment.
- Experience participating in equipment installation, equipment upgrades, process improvements, or manufacturing start-up activities.
- Formal project-management training, certification, or demonstrated experience coordinating technical projects.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day leadership for technical and skilled employees responsible for equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, preventive maintenance, and equipment improvement during night-shift operations.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure equipment activities comply with established safety requirements and manufacturing priorities.
- Support equipment reliability and availability by identifying issues, coordinating troubleshooting, and ensuring timely responses to equipment concerns.
- Prioritize equipment and technical issues based on production needs, safety, available resources, and operational impact.
- Provide leadership and technical direction during equipment breakdowns and significant downtime events; coordinate troubleshooting, escalate concerns, and engage additional technical resources to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency.
- Support communication and handoffs between shifts regarding equipment status, open issues, maintenance activities, and production priorities.
- Support equipment upgrades, process improvements, new equipment installations, and implementation of new or modified manufacturing processes.
- Monitor equipment performance and use available data to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
- Support Repair & Maintenance and Supplies & Equipment spending and identify cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining equipment performance.
- Coach and develop team members by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and reinforcing accountability for safety, quality, and operational performance.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on reducing equipment downtime, improving reliability, and supporting production goals.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- Company matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when the employee contributes at least 6% of pay.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid parental leave.
- Family building support.
- Fitness benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- Disease management programs.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
