Warehouse Section Supervisor
Date: Apr 10, 2026
Location: Newton, NC, US, 28658
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 73952
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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Role Purpose
Responsible for leading and managing a group of front-line supervisors and hourly associates at Trivium cable plant. This role will have direct responsibility for safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team morale. This position includes both direct and indirect reports along with cross-functional partnership with Operations, Engineering and Maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive manufacturing performance by delivering daily, weekly, and monthly production results, quickly identifying bottlenecks, adjusting staffing, and managing queue levels for efficient operations.
Manage department labor costs, including overtime, using it strategically while understanding hiring trigger points to balance cost and capacity.
Maintain and optimize the department staffing model by addressing gaps, anticipating capacity-driven changes, and improving labor efficiency through cross-training.
Partner with planning and operations teams to execute weekly and monthly shipping plans, supporting strong customer on-time-to-promise (OTP) performance.
Lead and develop teams by supporting plant readiness for equipment upgrades and new product introductions, providing direct supervision, driving safety and quality accountability, and deploying talent management and development programs.
Education and Experience- Required:
Bachelor Degree
Minimum of 2 years experience in manufacturing or warehouse operations with proven track record of leadership progression
Direct people management experience (for both salaried and non-exempt employees) with demonstrated leadership skills of conflict resolution, coaching, active listening, and employee effectiveness
Experience with developing, implementing, and driving results through critical manufacturing metrics (including safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale)
Desired Skills:
Technical or business degree
Experience in collaborating, interfacing, and communicating upward and outward.
Has participated or led a cross-functional team in manufacturing environment responsible to deliver key improvement initiative or cost reduction program
Experience and competence of innovation and new product development and delivery, has participated or led a project team responsible to develop and/or launch a new product into manufacturing
Experience managing the talent development strategy for the department, including programs to attract, develop, and retain key talent
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $91,842.00 - $126,284.00 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.
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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 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.
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