Manufacturing Section Supervisor
Date: Oct 12, 2026
Location: Newton, NC, US, 28658
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 78727
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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.
Overview
Corning is seeking a Manufacturing Section Supervisor to lead front-line supervisors and hourly associates at our Newton facility. In this role, you will own safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team morale - driving daily operational performance and longer-term manufacturing improvements through close partnership with engineering, maintenance, and planning teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily manufacturing operations - manage production metrics, staffing, and overtime, identify bottlenecks, and maintain queue levels for efficient execution
Partner with planning and scheduling to execute the weekly and monthly production plan; manage major product and process changeovers, equipment upgrades, and maintenance activities
Champion continuous improvement by partnering with the lean organization to drive OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) gains through setup time reduction and unplanned downtime elimination
Lead and develop a team of front-line supervisors and hourly associates; deploy talent management programs and hold the team accountable to safety, quality, cost, and delivery scorecards
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline
5+ years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership progression
Direct people management experience, including both salaried and non-exempt employees
Proven track record developing and managing manufacturing performance metrics across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and morale
Desired Qualifications
MBA or advanced technical graduate degree
Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) Green Belt certification or demonstrated Lean manufacturing capabilities
Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturing improvement initiatives or cost reduction programs
Experience participating in or leading new product development and launch into a manufacturing environment
Experience building and managing a talent development strategy, including programs to attract, develop, and retain key manufacturing talent
Demonstrated expertise in analyzing manufacturing and operational data through AI-powered solutions, translating findings into actionable recommendations that supported production and business objectives.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $106,400.00 - $146,300.00 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.
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