Glass Making Day OPS Supervisor

Glass Making Day Ops Supervisor

Date: Jun 10, 2026

Location: Concord, NC, US, 28026

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75164

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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.

Come break through with us. 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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

The Glass Making Day Shift Supervisor responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• A champion for safety and quality - walks the talk - leads and facilitates the team to world class, day-to-day, safety and quality performance
• Provides supervision and facilitation to a team of day staff members.
• Provides immediate supervision to subordinates to execute operations
• Prepares and provides reports to supervisory chain
• Coordinates daily activities of team and support organizations
• Conduct hourly/direct labor employee performance reviews and provide coaching as needed.
• Implement and monitor training and certification plans.
• Hold reports accountable for adherence to established procedures and set points for process control; ensures awareness and compliance to changes.
• Removes roadblocks for the team and communicates additional support needed to leadership
• Hold reports accountable for adherence to established procedures and set points for process
• Delivers any necessary accountability/performance improvement discussions.
• Coaches and develops team leadership
• Serves as an operations representative for ongoing projects/activities as needed by Section Supervisors.
• Ensure the protection of Corning's Intellectual Property (IP)

Applicant Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required

Skills:

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience
• 4+ years leadership within a team
• Degree in a technical field OR relevant years of experience in manufacturing supervisory role
• Proficiency with MS Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and PI Vision/Process Book

Demonstrates the following:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills.
• Positive attitude and engage in positive employee relations
• Strong communication skills
• Strong decision making and prioritization.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities while working in an irregular work environment with changing priorities and multiple tasks.
• Strong peer-to-peer accountability with fair and consistent application of policies and procedures
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Must have the ability to function independently with minimal supervision and with strong attention to detail and follow up/completion of assigned action items.
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shift schedule as needed

Desired Skills:

• Yellow Belt Certified
• Project management experience
• Self-sufficient and results driven

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $80,750.00 - $111,031.00 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.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.