Manufacturing Section Supervisor

Corning, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and long-term incentives

401(k) matching up to 4% of pay

Comprehensive health plan

Paid time off and wellness programs

Job summary

Corning, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Manufacturing Section Supervisor for the Solar Modular organization. You will lead daily manufacturing operations, mentor frontline teams, and partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and Quality to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.

This role emphasizes building leadership capability, driving continuous improvement, and delivering reliable production performance while developing a strong, accountable production workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, business, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with leadership responsibility.
• Direct people-management experience including salaried and hourly employees.
• Experience managing metrics across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team performance.
• Ability to lead across Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Planning.
• Experience guiding teams through changing production priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations, staffing, overtime, workflow, and resource allocation.
• Monitor metrics, identify constraints, and improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Coordinate with Planning to execute weekly/monthly production plans.
• Manage changeovers, equipment upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Drive OEE improvements and reduce setup/changeover times.
• Coach front-line supervisors and hourly associates, building accountability.
• Set clear expectations and uphold performance standards.
• Support talent development and succession planning for the team.
• Partner across functions to implement improvements toward production goals.
• Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical/engineering

Job description

Requisition Number: 79359

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 Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.

Role Purpose

The Manufacturing Section Supervisor provides leadership for daily manufacturing operations within the Solar Modular organization, with responsibility for front-line supervisors and hourly associates. This role drives safe, consistent execution against safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team performance objectives, while developing the organization’s leadership capability and supporting continuous improvement. The position partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and Quality to address production challenges, improve manufacturing performance, and build a capable and accountable production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations, including production performance, staffing, overtime, workflow, and resource allocation to support production requirements.
• Monitor key manufacturing metrics, identify operational constraints and bottlenecks, and drive actions to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Partner with Planning and Scheduling to execute weekly and monthly production plans and respond to changing production priorities.
• Coordinate major product or process changeovers, equipment upgrades, planned maintenance activities, and other activities that impact manufacturing operations.
• Champion continuous improvement by partnering with Engineering, Maintenance, and Lean resources to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), reduce setup and changeover time, minimize unplanned downtime, and improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and develop front-line supervisors and hourly associates while building accountability, engagement, and ownership throughout the organization.
• Establish clear expectations and hold the team accountable to manufacturing performance measures and operational standards.
• Support talent development and succession planning by identifying development opportunities, strengthening supervisor capabilities, and building a strong manufacturing talent pipeline.
• Partner cross-functionally to identify and implement improvements that support production goals and broader business objectives.
• Promote a strong safety culture by reinforcing safe work practices, identifying and addressing risks, and ensuring consistent adherence to established safety requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, business, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated progression in leadership responsibility.
• Direct people-management experience, including leadership of salaried and non-exempt/hourly employees.
• Demonstrated experience developing, monitoring, and managing manufacturing performance metrics across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team performance.
• Experience working collaboratively across manufacturing functions such as Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through changing production priorities and operational challenges.

Desired Qualifications

• Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) Green Belt certification or demonstrated Lean manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional manufacturing improvement or cost-reduction initiatives.
• Experience supporting new product introduction, process changes, equipment installation, or production start-up activities in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience building and executing talent-development strategies, including programs focused on attracting, developing, and retaining manufacturing talent.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze manufacturing and operational data, identify trends and opportunities, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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.

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].