Job Description

Requisition Number: 72307

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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.​   

​Come break through with us.  

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Position Overview:
The Manufacturing Shift Supervisor will oversee, coordinate, and guide employees involved in the production of work-in-progress (WIP) components and finished goods for Life Sciences operations at the Oneonta plant. This role is accountable for shift performance, ensuring production objectives are met, and enforcing compliance with facility procedures, policies, and documentation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety & Housekeeping: Drive exceptional safety performance and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Production Goals: Support all safety, quality, and production objectives.
• Schedule Management: Prioritize production schedules by optimizing equipment efficiency, material supply, and labor resources to meet daily targets for quality and quantity.
• Team Supervision: Provide direct supervision, daily work assignments, and clear instructions to team members.
• Goal Achievement: Lead subordinates to meet individual, team, and plant-wide objectives.
• Resource Alignment: Ensure resources align with production and scheduling needs while monitoring team performance.
• Compliance: Enforce adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), code of conduct, plant/company rules, safety regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Union Engagement: Set clear expectations, foster accountability, and engage effectively with unionized workforce.
• Communication: Facilitate the exchange of critical information across all organizational levels.
• Quality Standards: Define and achieve quality performance metrics to meet or exceed manufacturing goals and cost objectives.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement efforts using Six Sigma methodologies and ensure equipment availability and line performance goals are sustained.
• Data Analysis: Gather and analyze process data related to continuous flow manufacturing.
• New Product Implementation: Provide support for new product introductions as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Associates degree (preferably Engineering/Technical)
• Experience: Minimum of 1+ years in supervisory or manufacturing roles.

Required Skills:

• Leadership: Strong leadership abilities with the capacity to mentor, coach, and teach across organizational levels.
• Decision-Making: Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions under pressure while adhering to SOPs and troubleshooting effectively.
• Problem Solving: Proficient in root cause analysis and collaboration with engineering teams to develop solutions.
• Prioritization: Skilled at managing multiple areas within the plant, allocating resources effectively, and prioritizing tasks.
• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Process Orientation: Principled approach to processes, policies, and people.

Soft Skills:

• Active listening and strong interpersonal skills.
• Genuine desire to support team members' success.
• Creative and innovative problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and implement original solutions.
• Results-driven with a high level of commitment.
• Exceptional multitasking and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic statistical knowledge.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems and operations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 5%

Shift Details:
This facility operates 24/7. Available shifts include:

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
  Some flexibility may be required based on operational needs.

This role offers an opportunity to play a key role in driving production excellence while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $61,849.00 - $85,043.00 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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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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected] .

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift,

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