Production Supervisor

Corning • Hickory, NC

8d • $106,400 - $146,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Corning is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing section in Hickory, North Carolina, within its Optical Communications segment. The role directs front-line supervisors and hourly employees to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives. It requires 40 or more hours per week, regular off-shift, weekend, or on-call support, and minimal travel. The position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent job-related experience.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Demonstrated people leadership and production-management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing teams.
• Experience with budgeting, workforce planning, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead an assigned manufacturing section, directing front-line supervisors and hourly employees to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans and customer commitments; deploy staffing and equipment, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe, compliant work environment; lead or support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Coach and develop supervisors and employees through performance management, onboarding, cross-training, and workforce planning, partnering with Human Resources on employee relations matters.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Lean resources to improve flow, reliability, quality, and cost, including operations projects and new equipment transfers.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
• Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan; total company contributions to retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
• 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, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.

What This Job Offers

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