Production Supervisor — Lead Lean Manufacturing Teams

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

Health benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Hickory, NC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing section, guiding front-line supervisors and hourly employees to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of manufacturing or operations experience, plus proven people leadership and production-management skills. Regular off-shift or weekend support, with some travel, is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field, or equivalent job-related experience.
• 3+ years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Demonstrated people leadership and production-management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead an assigned manufacturing section, directing front‑line supervisors and hourly employees to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity objectives.
• Execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans and customer commitments; deploy staffing and equipment, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe, compliant work environment; lead or support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Coach and develop supervisors and employees through performance management, onboarding, cross‑training, and workforce planning, partnering with Human Resources on employee relations matters.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Lean resources to improve flow, reliability, quality, and cost, including operations projects and new equipment transfers.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing experience

Production planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/Business or related field

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Hickory, NC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a manufacturing section, guiding front-line supervisors and hourly employees to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of manufacturing or operations experience, plus proven people leadership and production-management skills. Regular off-shift or weekend support, with some travel, is expected.