Manufacturing Section Supervisor

Corning • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $106,400 - $146,300

About The Position

The Manufacturing Section Supervisor leads daily manufacturing operations within Corning’s Solar Modular organization, with responsibility for front-line supervisors and hourly associates. The role drives safe and consistent execution against safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team performance objectives while developing leadership capability and supporting continuous improvement.

The supervisor works closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and Quality to address production challenges, improve manufacturing performance, and build a capable, accountable production team. The role is part of Corning’s Solar business, which manufactures polysilicon, solar wafers, and photovoltaic modules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, business, or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated progression in leadership responsibility.
• Direct people-management experience, including leadership of salaried and non-exempt/hourly employees.
• Experience developing, monitoring, and managing manufacturing performance metrics across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team performance.
• Experience collaborating across manufacturing functions such as Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Planning.
• Ability to lead teams through changing production priorities and operational challenges.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma DMAIC Green Belt certification or demonstrated Lean manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional manufacturing improvement or cost-reduction initiatives.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, process changes, equipment installation, or production start-up in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience building and executing talent-development strategies, including efforts to attract, develop, and retain manufacturing talent.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing and operational data, identify trends and opportunities, and turn findings into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations, including production performance, staffing, overtime, workflow, and resource allocation.
• Monitor manufacturing metrics, identify constraints and bottlenecks, and drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Partner with Planning and Scheduling to execute weekly and monthly production plans and respond to changing priorities.
• Coordinate product and process changeovers, equipment upgrades, planned maintenance, and other activities affecting manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Lean resources to improve OEE, reduce setup and changeover time, minimize unplanned downtime, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and develop front-line supervisors and hourly associates, fostering accountability, engagement, and ownership.
• Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable for manufacturing performance measures and operational standards.
• Support talent development and succession planning by identifying development opportunities, strengthening supervisor capabilities, and building a manufacturing talent pipeline.
• Partner across functions to identify and implement improvements that support production goals and broader business objectives.
• Promote a strong safety culture by reinforcing safe work practices, addressing risks, and ensuring adherence to safety requirements.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• 401(k) company matching contributions of up to 4% of pay when the employee contributes at least 6% of pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave and family building support.
• Fitness benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
• Disease management programs.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager