Glassmaking DMET Supervisor

Corning•Concord, NC

16d•$98,662 - $135,660•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is a world leader in glass, ceramic, and materials science, known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible. The Optical Communications segment has evolved into a comprehensive provider of optical solutions. This role is within the GM DMET Section, focusing on leading a team of technicians to ensure safety, quality, and productivity in manufacturing operations.

Requirements

BS or MS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering preferred)
5+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Operations or Engineering.
2+ years’ experience in a leadership position.

Nice To Haves

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
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.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of up to 8 Technicians and serve as the key point of contact for the GM DMET team regarding safety, quality, and productivity.
Establish organizational design and staffing capabilities to develop high-performing teams to maximize capability and equipment uptime.
Improve equipment reliability and oversee the receivership of new technology for 24/7 manufacturing.
Develop a safety culture focused on injury elimination through proactive solutions.
Monitor, maintain, and escalate troubleshooting needs for process equipment to maximize product quality, equipment uptime, and plant throughput.
Champion Troubleshooting & Repair and PM effectiveness through partnerships with SMET, Reliability, and Engineering to improve equipment availability and performance.
Ensure the team logs all troubleshooting and repair activities into the Plant CMMS system and manage escalation of issues.
Identify key downtime drivers and implement projects to reduce event occurrence and duration.
Collaborate with other supervisors to allocate resources for identifying, investigating, and mitigating key selects drivers.
Coordinate training and certification of new and existing personnel, identifying additional training needs.
Actively participate in new technology receivership, ensuring processes and equipment meet standards for 24/7 manufacturing.
Monitor Repair & Maintenance spending levels for the GM Production Community and lead cost reduction projects.
Identify and communicate performance opportunities, objective shortfalls, and resource requirements.
Submit monthly reports summarizing performance.