Manufacturing Equipment Lead — 24/7 Operations & Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Long-term incentives

100% company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Supervisor to lead a technical team on a 24/7 production operation. You will own equipment reliability, drive process improvements, and manage repair and maintenance resources on the factory floor.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering, 3+ years supervisory experience, and proven ability to troubleshoot using data-driven analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Experience managing technical or skilled non-exempt employees.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues using data-driven analysis.
• Experience managing departmental budgets including Repair & Maintenance and/or Supplies & Equipment spend.
• Ability to work on a manufacturing floor, including lifting up to 30 lbs and using mechanical tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of technical contributors focused on equipment troubleshooting, process improvement, and maintenance project execution.
• Champion safety culture and maintain equipment operability in alignment with production goals, schedules, and cost objectives.
• Direct prioritization of technical issues across production schedules and available resources.
• Manage Repair & Maintenance and Supplies & Equipment budgets, identifying and implementing cost-reduction opportunities.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, maintenance, and operations to support equipment utilization and new process deployment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting equipment

Data-driven analysis

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering, or a related technical field

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Supervisor to lead a technical team on a 24/7 production operation. You will own equipment reliability, drive process improvements, and manage repair and maintenance resources on the factory floor.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering, 3+ years supervisory experience, and proven ability to troubleshoot using data-driven analysis.