Quality Section Supervisor

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Our Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers. 

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Production Quality Supervisor to oversee and manage the quality team on the production floor of the plant. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that all production processes and outputs meet the highest quality standards while adhering to regulatory requirements and company objectives. This position requires strong leadership, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to a team of Quality Coordinators and Specialists.
• Foster a collaborative and performance-driven culture within the quality team.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate updates, expectations, and address concerns.
• Oversee quality control checks and inspections on the production floor to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Monitor production processes and workflows to identify and address quality issues proactively.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to resolve quality discrepancies.
• Impement strategies with market price trends to minimize risks of obsolescence and overstocking
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, certifications, and regulations (e.g., ISO, OSHA, environmental standards).
• Maintain accurate documentation of quality assessments, audits, and compliance reports.
• Act as a liaison with internal and external auditors during quality inspections.
• Regularly report quality metrics, issues, and progress to senior management.
• Serve as a point of contact for quality-related concerns from the production team.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align quality objectives with production goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in a quality assurance/control role, preferably in a manufacturing environment (solar manufacturing experience is a plus).
• Proven experience managing teams, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Familiar with the daily workflow of the quality department

Experiences/Education - Desired

• 2+ years’ experience working in the solar energy industry, particularly with solar modules or photovoltaic systems.
• Familiarity with solar module manufacturing processes, performance testing, and quality standards.
• Knowledge of U.S. energy regulations and compliance requirements for solar technologies.
• Certifications in solar energy technologies or project management (e.g., NABCEP, PMP).

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. 

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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. 

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