Glassmaking Ops Supervisor — 24/7 Process & Quality Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Long-term incentives

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Glassmaking Met Supervisor to lead a 24/7 manufacturing team in a dynamic glass production environment. You will drive equipment reliability, process improvement, and production performance while championing safety and cross‑functional partnership.

This hands‑on leadership role demands 3+ years in manufacturing, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to manage budgets and on‑call schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Experience leading or supervising technical teams in production/industrial environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues using data analysis, control charts, and process feedback.
• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation on a rotating on-call schedule.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and use mechanical tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of technical contributors focused on troubleshooting and improving equipment and process performance.
• Maintain equipment operability and prioritize production schedules aligned with quality, cost, and efficiency objectives.
• Apply data‑driven analysis to proactively identify and resolve production and equipment issues.
• Manage department budgets, identifying cost‑saving opportunities in repair, maintenance, supplies, and equipment.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, IT, and other teams to support equipment utilization and new processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

On-call support

Lifting and tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field

Job description

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Glassmaking Met Supervisor to lead a 24/7 manufacturing team in a dynamic glass production environment. You will drive equipment reliability, process improvement, and production performance while championing safety and cross‑functional partnership.

This hands‑on leadership role demands 3+ years in manufacturing, strong data analysis skills, and the ability to manage budgets and on‑call schedules.