Solar Manufacturing Supervisor - Lead & Improve OEE

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses and long-term<br>

401(k) matching up to 4%

Health and well-being benefits

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Tolleson, AZ seeks a Manufacturing Section Supervisor for the Solar Modular operations. You will lead front-line supervisors and hourly teams, drive safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance, and collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and Quality to resolve production challenges.

You will develop the team, monitor performance, implement continuous improvements, and ensure adherence to standards while supporting talent development and operational

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations, including production performance, staffing, overtime, workflow, and resource allocation.
• Monitor metrics, identify bottlenecks, and drive actions to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Coordinate weekly and monthly production plans with Planning and Scheduling.
• Coordinate major changes, equipment upgrades, and maintenance activities.
• Champion continuous improvement with Engineering, Maintenance, and Lean resources to improve OEE and efficiency.
• Lead, coach, and develop front-line supervisors and hourly associates.
• Establish expectations and hold the team to standards.
• Support talent development and succession planning.
• Partner cross-functionally to identify improvements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and adhere to safety requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical, engineering, manufacturing, business, or related discipline

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Tolleson, AZ seeks a Manufacturing Section Supervisor for the Solar Modular operations. You will lead front-line supervisors and hourly teams, drive safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance, and collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Planning, and Quality to resolve production challenges.

You will develop the team, monitor performance, implement continuous improvements, and ensure adherence to standards while supporting talent development and operational