Section Supervisor

Corning•Hemlock, MI

1d•$106,400 - $146,300•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is seeking an Operations Section Supervisor to lead and develop operations teams at our Hemlock, MI manufacturing facility. In this role, you will provide direction to team leaders and operators, champion continuous improvement, and ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met while building a culture of accountability and technical excellence.

Requirements

4+ years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience
Demonstrated leadership experience in functional or project-based roles
Experience supervising direct and indirect employees in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in data collection and analysis to support operational decision-making
Project management experience, including developing and executing plans against defined timelines
Flexibility to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends, to support manufacturing operations as needed

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt or DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) certification
Experience with lean manufacturing techniques
Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including budget tracking and spend analysis
Demonstrated experience coaching and developing technical employees

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop team leaders and operators; drive performance reviews, talent development planning, training, and technical capability-building across the operations department.
Manage production schedule compliance by allocating resources, prioritizing activities, supporting product changes and new initiatives, and ensuring daily, weekly, and monthly production targets are achieved.
Monitor, communicate, and drive operational performance through production, quality, cost, and delivery metrics while partnering with cross-functional support organizations.
Execute cost reduction, Lean Manufacturing, and Process Excellence (PEx) projects in alignment with plant and business objectives.
Ensure operations run in compliance with established process controls, operating procedures, and change-control protocols while protecting Corning's Intellectual Property (IP).
Champion plant safety initiatives and foster a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.