Fibermaking Operations Section Supervisor

Corning Incorporated; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Fibermaking Operations Section Supervisor to lead a 24/7 manufacturing operation producing Single Mode Optical Fiber and waveguide products, building high-performing teams and driving safe, reliable, and cost-effective execution.

You will partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Technical teams to support priorities and downtime, own the continuous improvement strategy, and deliver measurable gains in safety and productivity.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) preferred; OR enrollment in college-level coursework with 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• 2+ years of direct people leadership in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and execute improvements to safety, quality, or production performance metrics.
• Experience managing production in a 24/7 shift environment, including off-hours support on a rotating schedule.
• Engineering project management experience and experience leading large manufacturing organizations (100+ employees) are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 24/7 manufacturing operation across shifts — ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective production of Single Mode Optical Fiber and waveguide products.
• Coach and develop a team of Shift Supervisors and Production Associates to build accountability, strengthen organizational capability, and sustain high performance.
• Set operational priorities and make real-time decisions to resolve production constraints, quality concerns, process issues, and equipment disruptions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Technical teams to support business priorities, planned and unplanned downtime, and preventative maintenance.
• Own the area’s continuous improvement strategy — identifying and executing initiatives that drive measurable gains in safety, output, labor productivity, and operating cost.

Skills

People leadership

Shift leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Safety and quality focus

Education

BS or MS in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial)

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Requisition Number: 77737

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations– not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Overview

Corning is a global leader in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics — and our optical fiber manufacturing operations are at the heart of the connected world. As a Fibermaking Operations Section Supervisor, you will lead a 24/7 manufacturing operation producing Single Mode Optical Fiber and waveguide products, building high-performing teams and driving the safe, reliable, and cost-effective execution that keeps our production running at its best.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a 24/7 manufacturing operation across shifts — ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective production of Single Mode Optical Fiber and waveguide products.
• Coach and develop a team of Shift Supervisors and Production Associates to build accountability, strengthen organizational capability, and sustain high performance.
• Set operational priorities and make real-time decisions to resolve production constraints, quality concerns, process issues, and equipment disruptions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Planning, and Technical teams to support business priorities, planned and unplanned downtime, and preventative maintenance.
• Own the area’s continuous improvement strategy — identifying and executing initiatives that drive measurable gains in safety, output, labor productivity, and operating cost.

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) preferred; OR current or projected enrollment in college-level coursework with 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
• 2+ years of direct people leadership in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Demonstrated ability to identify and execute improvements to key safety, quality, or production performance metrics
• Experience managing production in a 24/7 shift environment, including availability for off‑hours support on a rotating schedule.

Desired Qualifications

• Engineering project management experience
• Experience leading large manufacturing organizations (100+ employees)
• Track record of developing high-performing teams in a production environment.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $106,400.00 - $146,300.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [e-mail].