Production Shift Supervisor

Requisition Number: 72011

 

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Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

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Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
•  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

 

This is a 12 hour shift position (4-3-3-4)

Scope of Position:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
• Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency
• Directs subordinates to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies.
• May interact with subordinate supervisors, outside customers, and functional peer groups at management levels.
• Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects/schedules, etc.
• Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks, and checking work at frequent intervals.
• A portion of time is normally spent performing individual tasks related to the unit or sub-unit.
• Encompasses the direction and inspection of the performance of individuals who assemble components in an industrial environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive department strategies based on plant objectives and provide guidance and direction for the successful implementation of those plans.
• Manages the shift activities of the production departments
• Responsible for monitoring and improving performance metrics for multiple production departments.
• Conducts daily department meetings with cross functional representation
• Works within department and other functional groups on resolution of quality, performance, or downtime issues in a timely fashion.
• Participates or leads cost reduction projects to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
• Support the plant’s change management program
• Provides training to employees as needed on new processes, procedures, or equipment.
• Ensure employee focus through communication of priorities.
• Create and maintain positive, motivating employee relations aligned with corporate and business values.
• Sustain open communications with employees both one-on-one and in group forums.
• Maintain and implement all required safety regulations and housekeeping standards on a consistent basis.
• Assists and/or leads in the performance of investigations and resolutions of manufacturing issues that affect product or process performance.
• Support the ISO 9000 and AS9100 standards.
• Attends and participates in necessary plant meetings.

 

Travel:

• Travel may be required (5-10%)