Quality Section Supervisor

Corning Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 112,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Quality Section Supervisor for its Solar manufacturing operations in Michigan.

You will lead the Quality Assurance organization, drive a culture of quality, and partner with cross-functional teams to implement innovative manufacturing technologies and process improvements. The role focuses on safety, productivity, and technical capability, with responsibilities spanning scheduling, coaching, and cost reduction initiatives while upholding process discipline and IP

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience.
• Ability to supervise and lead direct and indirect employees.
• Strong leadership and accountability in team settings.
• Ability to multitask in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with data collection and data analysis.
• Lean manufacturing techniques knowledge.
• Ability to coach and develop others.

Responsibilities

• Work to achieve cost, quality, health, and safety objectives.
• Execute the plant objectives at a tactical level focused on continuous improvement.
• Schedule resources and prioritize activities to assure efficient production schedule compliance.
• Provide daily directions to employees and team leaders using guidelines, procedures, and policies.
• Communicate and report operations performance metrics to production teams and leaders.
• Lead performance reviews and talent development plans for salaried/indirect and hourly/direct labor.
• Ensure production processes operate in compliance with procedures and control points.
• Develop and monitor training, qualification, and development programs for operators and shift supervisors.
• Build effective relations with plant support groups.
• Enforce document control protocols and change management.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Manufacturing/Engineering

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

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.

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 Quality Section Supervisor will provide leadership and strategic direction for the Quality Assurance organization, driving a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the plant. Lead and develop Quality team leaders and personnel while championing operational excellence initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, and technical capability. Partner with cross-functional teams to implement innovative manufacturing technologies, enhance process performance, increase capacity, reduce costs, and deliver sustainable business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Work to achieve cost, quality, health, and safety objectives.
  
• Execute the plant objectives at a tactical level focused on continuous improvement.
  
• Schedule resources and prioritize activities to assure efficient production schedule compliance to include product job changes, upgrades, experiments, new product development, training, and maintenance activities.
  
• Provide daily directions to employees and team leaders using established guidelines, procedures, and policies.
  
• Communicate and report operations performance metrics to production teams, plant operations staff and functional leaders. Ensure production targets and delivery requirements are met daily, weekly, and monthly.
  
• Lead performance reviews and talent development plans for salaried/indirect labor and hourly/direct labor employees.
  
• Provide coaching to team members to assist with their professional development, particularly technical development through fundamental understanding (PEx, MEE, and scientific method)
  
• Ensure that the production process is operating in compliance with established process control set points and operating procedures.
  
• Develop, implement, and monitor training, qualification, certification and development programs for new and experienced operators and shift supervisors.
  
• Build effective relations with plant support groups.
  
• Ensure team executes documented operating procedures and follows established document control protocols.
  
• Hold operators accountable for adherence to established procedures and setpoints for process control; ensures awareness and compliance to changes.
  
• Receive and integrate new technologies to improve process capability while ensuring proper processes are followed. Enforce process discipline and rigorous change control.
  
• Actively engage in plant safety initiatives and projects.
  
• Execute cost reduction, lean and/or PEx projects (DMAIC/DESIGN) in line with business objectives.
  
• Ensure the protection of Corning’s Intellectual Property (IP).
  
• Develop and use project plans and timelines to achieve project goals without sacrificing safety, intellectual property, or quality. Adhere to all Corporate, Business Unit, and Site guidelines for same.

Work Hours

• Flexible hours may be required to support weekends/evenings operations requirements (including coverage for shift supervisors on 12hr shift rotation as needed).

Education & Experience

• Leadership experience in functional or project roles(s)
  
• 7+ years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience

Required Skills

• Leadership skills to both communicate expectations and hold individuals accountable.
  
• Ability to supervise and lead direct and indirect employees.
  
• Able to collaborate across organizational boundaries and integrate solutions.
  
• Results oriented and high commitment.
  
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  
• Creative and innovative problem-solving skills.
  
• Can thoroughly carry assignments to completion.
  
• Basic skills for data collection and data analysis.

Desired Skills

• Supervisory skills, particularly in coaching technical employees
  
• Lean Manufacturing techniques and knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting (budget tracking/spending)

Soft Skills

• Personal initiative and commitment
• Organized with good planning and time management skills
• Ability to build relationships within cross functional groups; team building skills
• Positive attitude, flexible and strong work ethic
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to allocate/supervise resources to accomplish goals (directly and indirectly)
• Ability to coach and develop others

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$112,328.00-$154,451.00 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, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• 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.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, 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] .