Requisition Number: 77295
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
Lead manufacturing supervisors and hourly associates at the Catawba Campus, ensuring safety, quality, cost, delivery, productivity, and morale. Partner with cross-functional teams to meet production goals, improve efficiency, and develop talent.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage production performance, staffing, overtime, and labor costs.
- Execute production plans and support on-time delivery.
- Oversee changeovers, equipment upgrades, maintenance, experiments, and new product launches.
- Improve bottleneck processes, OEE, setup times, and downtime with Lean teams.
- Supervise front-line teams and promote accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Develop, train, and retain manufacturing employees.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree required; technical or business degree preferred.
- At least 5 years of manufacturing experience with leadership progression.
- Experience managing salaried and hourly employees.
- Strong coaching, conflict resolution, communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Results-oriented and effective under pressure.
- Experience using manufacturing performance metrics.
Preferred Skills
- MBA or advanced technical degree.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean manufacturing experience.
- Cross-functional improvement or cost-reduction experience.
- Experience with new product development, manufacturing launches, and talent strategies.
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.
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.
