Production Supervisor

Corning • Phoenix, AZ

93d • $79,166 - $108,854 • Onsite

About The Position

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. Our Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers. This is a 12-hour shift position (4-3-3-4).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and experience in manufacturing operations, ideally within high-volume or advanced materials production such as solar panel fabrication.
• 2+ years quality, engineering, or operations experience within a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing large production teams.
• Data analysis skills to chart and interpret data to make decisions / understand relationships.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to interact effectively with a diverse employee group across many levels of management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office tools, electronic document management and ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

• Supervision of a manual assembly or machining process
• Strong organizational and presentation skills
• Performance Excellence experience preferable Green Belt certified in a methodology (DMAIC, 6-Sigma, Lean)
• Knowledge of SAP ERP system

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency.
• Directs subordinates to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies.
• May interact with subordinate supervisors, outside customers, and functional peer groups at management levels.
• Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects/schedules, etc.
• Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks, and checking work at frequent intervals.
• A portion of time is normally spent performing individual tasks related to the unit or sub-unit.
• Encompasses the direction and inspection of the performance of individuals who assemble components in an industrial environment.
• Drive department strategies based on plant objectives and provide guidance and direction for the successful implementation of those plans.
• Manages the shift activities of the production departments.
• Responsible for monitoring and improving performance metrics for multiple production departments.
• Conducts daily department meetings with cross functional representation.
• Works within department and other functional groups on resolution of quality, performance, or downtime issues in a timely fashion.
• Participates or leads cost reduction projects to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
• Support the plant’s change management program.
• Provides training to employees as needed on new processes, procedures, or equipment.
• Ensure employee focus through communication of priorities.
• Create and maintain positive, motivating employee relations aligned with corporate and business values.
• Sustain open communications with employees both one-on-one and in group forums.
• Maintain and implement all required safety regulations and housekeeping standards on a consistent basis.
• Assists and/or leads in the performance of investigations and resolutions of manufacturing issues that affect product or process performance.
• Support the ISO 9000 and AS9100 standards.
• Attends and participates in necessary plant meetings.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• Company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• Medical, dental, vision
• Paid parental leave
• Family building support
• Fitness
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability
• Disease management programs
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED