Requisition Number: 74965
Job Summary:The Shipping & Material Handling Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all shipping, receiving, storage, and material movement activities within the manufacturing plant. This role ensures accurate, timely, and cost-effective handling of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards. The position works cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance Engineering & Technology (MET), Planning, and Customer Service to support equipment reliability, storage capacity planning, and error-free customer shipments.
Key Responsibilities:- Supervise daily shipping, receiving, warehouse, and material handling operations to ensure efficient workflow and on-time customer deliveries
- Lead, train, schedule, and evaluate material handlers, forklift operators, and shipping personnel
- Ensure accurate inventory movement, staging, and transaction processing within ERP/WMS and ASRS systems
- Work closely with the Planning organization and Customer Service in Corning, NY to achieve targets for KPIs including error-free customer shipments and adherence to delivery commitments
- Ensure adequate storage capacity planning and maintain ASRS storage projections for Wilmington Plant finished goods inventory
- Coordinate with Engineering and MET to support the implementation of equipment changes, upgrades, and process improvements
- Direct MET and warehouse technicians with daily troubleshooting and repair of warehouse and material handling equipment, including ASRS, conveyors, and forklifts
- Oversee loading and unloading of trucks (IB freight & receiving), verifying quantities, condition, and shipping documentation
- Enforce safety policies, OSHA requirements, and proper operation of material handling equipment
- Maintain organized warehouse and storage areas to support safe and efficient material flow
- Partner with planning team to achieve business performance metrics, including ship-to-promise, ship-to-request, error-free shipments (PPM), on-time delivery, inventory accuracy (cycle counts), and labor efficiency; identify trends and implement corrective actions as needed
- Coordinate with procurement teams to investigate and resolve shipment discrepancies, inventory issues, and equipment-related disruptions
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing, 5S, and waste reduction activities
- Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and customer requirements
- Maintain all department SOPs & documentation to ensure compliance within internal/external audits and ISO 9000/TL9000 requirements
Education Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree preferred (Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management desired); or
- Associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant supervisory experience in shipping, material handling, warehouse operations, or a manufacturing environment.
Experience Requirements:- 3+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated experience in shipping, material handling, or warehouse operations
- Prior supervisory or team leadership experience required
Required Competencies:- Effective communication skills (within team, across the plant, and with external stakeholders)
- Decision-making and prioritization in a fast-paced environment
- People management and employee development
- Coaching and team-building capability
- Conflict resolution and employee relations skills
- Mechanical aptitude to assist with troubleshooting warehouse and material handling equipment
- Working knowledge of warehouse operations, material flow, and inventory control
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, MET, Planning, and Customer Service
- Proficiency with standard computer applications, PS/SAP ERP and WMS systems experience desired
Preferred Competencies:- Experience with automated warehouse systems and ASRS operations
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, Kanban, or just-in-time inventory systems
- Familiarity with DOT, export shipping, or hazardous material regulations
- Experience supporting equipment upgrades, automation projects, or process improvement initiatives
Physical & Work Environment:- Frequent standing, waking, and navigating areas of the warehouse/locations within the facility
- Exposure to a manufacturing environment including noise, dust, and temperature variations
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.
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.
