Manufacturing Equipment Supervisor - Glassmaking

Requisition Number: 78810

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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

Corning is seeking a Glassmaking Met Supervisor to lead a team of technical contributors in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment. In this hands-on leadership role, you will drive equipment reliability, process improvement, and production performance while championing safety and cross-functional partnership. This is an opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional to make a measurable impact in a complex glass production operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of technical contributors focused on troubleshooting and improving equipment and process performance

• Maintain equipment operability and prioritize production schedules aligned with quality, cost, and efficiency objectives

• Apply data-driven analysis — including control charts, process feedback, and attribute management — to proactively identify and resolve production and equipment issues

• Manage department budgets, actively identifying cost-saving opportunities in repair, maintenance, supplies, and equipment

• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, IT, and other teams to support equipment utilization and new process and equipment deployment

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field

• 3+ years of relevant manufacturing or industrial experience

• Experience leading or supervising technical teams in a production or industrial environment

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues using data analysis, control charts, and process feedback

• Ability to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation on a rotating on-call schedule

• Ability to work in a variable-temperature manufacturing environment; must be able to lift up to 30 lbs and use mechanical tools

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience in glassmaking or a similar continuous or high-volume manufacturing environment

• Project management experience, including planning tasks, tools, and resources for complex technical work

• Familiarity with department-level budget management for repair, maintenance, and capital equipment

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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• 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.

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