24/7 Manufacturing Shift Leader - Safety Focus

Corning, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid pension

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning, located in Wilmington, NC, is seeking a production supervisor to lead 24/7 operations in an industrial environment. You will oversee a team of operators and technicians, ensure safety, and coordinate manufacturing priorities while maintaining equipment and schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma with 5+ years of experience, strong communication, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school education and 5+ years relevant work experience.
• Effective communicator with peers, subordinates, and leadership.
• Capacity to learn complex manufacturing process flow and/or systems.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Inquisitive problem-solving skills.
• High initiative and self-management.
• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and move about a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to perceive heat and cold.
• Must maintain a significant level of cognitive function to solve complex problems.
• Working Hours: 12 hour rotational schedule.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and leads production operations teams 24/7.
• Champions safety culture.
• Coordinates prioritization of product manufacturing and equipment troubleshooting needs.
• Holds team of operators and shift technicians accountable to established metrics.
• Manages equipment schedules, timecards, overtime slots, personnel concerns, and cross-functional communication.
• Acts as incident commander for plant spill alarms.
• Plays a key part of the plant leadership structure.

Education

4-year degree preferred in engineering

Job description

Corning, located in Wilmington, NC, is seeking a production supervisor to lead 24/7 operations in an industrial environment. You will oversee a team of operators and technicians, ensure safety, and coordinate manufacturing priorities while maintaining equipment and schedules.

The role requires a high school diploma with 5+ years of experience, strong communication, data analysis, and problem-solving skills.