Manufacturing Section Supervisor

Corning•Newton, NC

1d•$98,662 - $135,660•Onsite

About The Position

Corning Incorporated is 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. This is an opportunity to make a tangible operational impact through cross-functional partnerships with engineering, maintenance, planning, and the lean organization.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead daily, weekly, and monthly manufacturing performance; rapidly 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