Night Shift Equipment Supervisor – Solar Manufacturing

Corning, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 4%

Medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Corning, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Supervisor – Night Shift to lead equipment maintenance and reliability in our Solar Module facility.

You will oversee technical staff, coordinate troubleshooting on night shifts, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, reliable operation. The role requires hands-on leadership on the factory floor, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Previous and relevant manufacturing, engineering, equipment, maintenance, or technical experience.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, equipment, or manufacturing process issues using data and structured problem-solving methods.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and shifts.
• Demonstrated leadership experience or capability, including experience leading projects, teams, technical activities, internships/co-ops, military assignments, or other situations requiring coordination and accountability for others.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and manufacturing-floor environments.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 30 lbs., using basic mechanical tools, and working in variable-temperature manufacturing conditions.
• Ability to work a regularly scheduled night shift.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering or technical field.
• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or technical environment, including internships, co-ops, team-lead assignments, or other demonstrated leadership experience.
• Experience or coursework related to equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, manufacturing equipment, industrial automation, PLCs/controls, robotics, or automated production systems.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, structured problem-solving, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with statistical process control, control charts, or other manufacturing data-analysis tools.
• Experience working in a high-volume, automated, or continuous manufacturing environment.
• Experience participating in equipment installation, equipment upgrades, process improvements, or manufacturing start-up activities.
• Formal project-management training, certification, or demonstrated experience coordinating technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for technical and skilled employees responsible for equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, preventive maintenance, and equipment improvement activities during night-shift operations.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure equipment activities are completed in accordance with established safety requirements and manufacturing priorities.
• Support equipment reliability and availability by identifying issues, coordinating troubleshooting efforts, and ensuring timely response to equipment concerns.
• Prioritize equipment and technical issues based on production needs, safety, available resources, and operational impact.
• Provide leadership and technical direction during equipment breakdowns and significant downtime events, coordinating troubleshooting, escalating concerns, and engaging additional technical resources as needed to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support effective communication and handoffs between shifts regarding equipment status, open issues, maintenance activities, and production priorities.
• Support equipment upgrades, process improvements, new equipment installations, and implementation of new or modified manufacturing processes.
• Monitor equipment performance and use available data to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
• Support Repair & Maintenance and Supplies & Equipment spending and identify opportunities to reduce cost while maintaining equipment performance.
• Coach and develop team members by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and reinforcing accountability for safety, quality, and operational performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on reducing equipment downtime, improving reliability, and supporting production goals.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Troubleshooting

Communication

Leadership

Office & floor environments

Physical ability

Night shift

Equipment reliability

Preventive maintenance

Industrial automation

PLCs/controls

Robotics

Automated production systems

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Structured problem-solving

Statistical process control

High-volume manufacturing

Equipment installation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering/technical field

Job description

Corning, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Supervisor – Night Shift to lead equipment maintenance and reliability in our Solar Module facility.

You will oversee technical staff, coordinate troubleshooting on night shifts, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure safe, reliable operation. The role requires hands-on leadership on the factory floor, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to safety and quality.