Requisition Number: 78876
Role Purpose:The Operations Shift Supervisor plays a critical role in managing manufacturing processes, driving safety, quality, and operational efficiency, and supervising a union workforce. This position requires leadership and technical expertise in continuous flow processes, process control, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles.
Key Responsibilities:- Gather and analyze data for process optimization.
- Make manufacturing decisions based on process control knowledge.
- Assign daily tasks to hourly employees.
- Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, safety, and housekeeping standards.
- Engage the union workforce and hold them accountable to expectations and rules.
- Lead lean manufacturing initiatives and process improvement efforts.
- Use Six Sigma principles to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Drive superior safety performance and housekeeping practices.
- Maintain quality standards to meet customer expectations.
- Supervise at least 20 personnel and serve as the central knowledge source for shift operations.
- Mentor and coach employees at all organizational levels to drive success.
Experiences/Education - Required:- Bachelor's degree, preferably in an engineering discipline.
- Will consider entry level candidates with no working experience, will consider internship or project experince
- Leadership abilities with strong decision-making skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Experience in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and prioritizing tasks across plant operations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Active listening and a genuine desire to help others succeed.
- Work hours: 12-hour rotating shift schedule.
- Travel: Occasional trips to Corning, NY.
- Required to sign a covenant not to compete.
- Open to graduates in Spring of 2027
Experiences/Education - Desired:- Have strong leadership, mentorship, and coaching capabilities.
- Possess technical expertise in manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing, and Six Sigma.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Additional Details:- Work Hours: 12-hour rotating shift schedule
- Travel Requirements: Occasional trips to Corning, NY.
- Contractual Obligation: Required to sign a covenant not to compete.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $74,120.00 - $101,915.00 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.
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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
- 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.
