Production Supervisor

Corning Incorporated; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

401(k) matching up to 4%

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor for our Solar manufacturing operations. This 12-hour shift role leads production teams, drives safety, quality, and delivery targets, and partners with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and sustain improvements.

The role requires leadership experience in high‑volume manufacturing, strong data analysis, and excellent people skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• 2+ years in manufacturing operations.
• 3+ years of leadership supervising production teams.
• Data analysis skills to interpret data for decisions.
• Excellent people skills across levels of management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with MS Office, ERP systems, and manufacturing metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day shift operations on a 12-hour shift schedule.
• Directly supervise production employees with coaching and accountability.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Drive production schedules and adapt to changing priorities.
• Lead or participate in cost reduction initiatives and root-cause analysis.
• Provide training on new processes, equipment, or procedures.
• Lead plant change management initiatives and ensure adoption.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and ISO/AS9100 standards compliance.

Skills

Data analysis

People skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MES

ERP systems

MS Office

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: 78108

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 Production Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations during a 12-hour shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role leads production teams to achieve performance goals related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost while fostering employee engagement and continuous improvement. The supervisor provides direction to operators and technicians, drives accountability, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and improve overall manufacturing performance.

This is a fixed 12-hour shift position operating on a 4-3-3-4 schedule. Shifts do not rotate between days and nights. Once assigned to a shift, employees remain on that shift.

Scope of Position

• Leads shift operations for one or more manufacturing departments to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Directly supervises production employees, providing coaching, direction, performance feedback, and accountability.
• Collaborates with engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to support operational performance and resolve production issues.
• Drives execution of production schedules while adapting to changing business priorities, equipment conditions, and workforce needs.
• Supports continuous improvement, employee development, and operational excellence initiatives across the manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive department strategies based on plant objectives and provide guidance and direction for the successful implementation of those plans.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, quality, yield, throughput, downtime, scrap, labor efficiency, and schedule attainment.
• Manage shift operations across assigned production departments to achieve production, quality, safety, and delivery targets.
• Lead daily cross-functional production meetings to communicate priorities, review performance, and resolve operational issues.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality, performance, and equipment-related issues and drive sustainable corrective actions.
• Participates or leads cost reduction projects to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
• Lead and support plant change management initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and adoption of new processes, equipment, and procedures.
• Provides training to employees as needed on new processes, procedures, or equipment.
• Communicate clear priorities and expectations to maintain employee engagement and operational focus.
• Create and maintain positive, motivating employee relations aligned with corporate and business values.
• Sustain open communications with employees both one-on-one and in group forums.
• Maintain and implement all required safety regulations and housekeeping standards on a consistent basis.
• Lead or participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions related to manufacturing issues impacting product quality, process performance, safety, or productivity.
• Support the ISO 9000 and AS9100 standards.
• Attends and participates in necessary plant meetings.

Travel

• Travel may be required (5-10%)

Required Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required, with experience in manufacturing operations. Experience in high-volume, advanced manufacturing environments such as solar, semiconductor, electronics, aerospace, or advanced materials production is preferred.
• 2+ years of manufacturing operations, production, engineering, quality, or continuous improvement experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience supervising production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Data analysis skills to chart and interpret data to make decisions / understand relationships.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to interact effectively with a diverse employee group across many levels of management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office tools, electronic document management and ERP systems.
• Experience using manufacturing metrics, dashboards, and data analysis tools to drive operational decision-making and continuous improvement.

Desired Skills/Attributes

• Experience supervising manufacturing operations in assembly, machining, advanced materials, solar, semiconductor, electronics, aerospace, or other high-volume production environments.
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Green Belt certification preferred.
• SAP, MES, or other manufacturing ERP system experience.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 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].