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Manufacturing Shift Supervisor

Corning Incorporated • Wilmington, NC • 3d ago

Date: Oct 6, 2025

Location: Wilmington, NC, US, 28405

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 71319

The company built on breakthroughs.???

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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.?

Corning's Display Technologies segment manufactures glass substrates for active matrix liquid crystal displays ("LCDs") that are used primarily in LCD televisions, notebook computers and flat panel desktop monitors.

Position Overview

Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.

Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.

Receives work assignments with general instructions.

Directs subordinates to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies.

Leads and interacts daily with subordinates and/or functional peer groups.

May interact with other area supervisors, internal customers, and functional peer groups at management levels.

Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects/schedules, etc.

Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks, and checking work at frequent intervals.

A portion of time is normally spent performing individual tasks related to the unit or sub-unit.

Encompasses the direction and inspection of the performance of individuals or a team of associates who put together components to make assemblies, subassemblies, or completed units, or make or process raw materials into finished products in an industrial environment.

Job Duties and Essential Functions

Supervises and leads production operations teams 24/7.

Serves as a champion for safety culture.

Coordinates prioritization of product manufacturing and equipment troubleshooting needs.

Holds team of operators and shift technicians accountable to established metrics.

Essential Functions and key responsibilities include the following: maintaining equipment schedules, managing timecards, posting and filling overtime slots, addressing personnel concerns, communicating with all employee levels at the plant, and providing solutions to complex and dynamic problems.

Serves as incident commander for plant spill alarms.

This position is a key part of the plant leadership structure.

Job/Skills Requirements

High school education and 5-10 years relevant work experience.

4-year degree preferred in engineering preferred with a preference for chemical, materials , or mechanical engineering.

Effective communicator: peers, subordinates, and leadership.

Capacity to learn complex manufacturing process flow and/or systems.

Strong data analysis skills.

Inquisitive problem-solving skills.

High individual initiative and self-management.

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Must be able to see, hear, speak, and move about a manufacturing environment.

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Must be able to perceive heat and cold.

Must maintain a significant level of cognitive function to solve complex problems.

Working Conditions

12 hours/day; rotating shift schedule.

Office environment.

Manufacturing floor.

Variable temperature environment.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $79,166.00 - $98,958.00 USD 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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, and career from day one

As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.?

Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.

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.????

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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.?

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

Nearest Major Market: Wilmington

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