Manufacturing Maintenance Supervisor

Requisition Number : 64717

Corning is vital to progress in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

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.

Scope of Position : Lead Fibermaking Maintenance Teams consisting of approximately 50 Technicians and Engineers in a fast paced, plant bottleneck area.

Purpose of Position :

Establish organizational design and staffing consisting of high performing teams to maximize capability and equipment uptime.

Direct responsibility for process, equipment, and personnel development to increase troubleshooting capability and effectiveness.

Direct and indirect responsibility for development and introduction of new technology and improved equipment reliability in the Optical Fiber Production area of the Plant.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop a Safety Culture that seeks injury elimination through proactive solution deployment.
• Monitor and maintain process equipment to maximize product quality, equipment uptime, and plant throughput.
• Ensure teams log all Troubleshooting and Repair activities into plant CMMS system and manage escalation of issues to additional technical groups.
• Responsible for management and forecasting Repair & Maintenance spend for the Fibermaking Production Community and lead project efforts to maximize cost reduction.
• Track and ensure availability of key repairable process equipment.
• Identify key downtime drivers and implement projects to reduce event occurrence and duration.
• Champion partnership with Engineering community to increase troubleshooting knowledge and effectiveness.
• Coordinate training and certification of new personnel and re-training and certification of existing personnel to meet department standards for both mechanical and electrical technicians.
• Actively participate in new technology receivership, ensuring process and equipment meet standards of 24 / 7 manufacturing.
• Maintain adherence to troubleshooting checklists and procedures and provide redline improvements when discrepancies or opportunities are identified.

Travel Requirements : Infrequent US travel (

Hours of work / work schedule / flex-time : 40+ hours per week, Monday-Friday Day Shift, including shift handoff presence on some frequency.

Schedule can vary as a function of business needs. Off hours support required based on rotating schedule.

Required Skills

• 5 years experience in Manufacturing Operations or Engineering
• 2+ years experience in leadership position
• B.S. in Engineering (ME, EE, Chem E preferred)

Desired Skills

• Strong engineering and problem solving skills, CMMS system and TPM experience.
• Directive and autonomous with ability to make decisions and prioritize work under time pressure.
• Proven track record of solving problems as an individual contributor and team leader.
• The ability to initiate, champion, and implement improvements in performance through training, documentation, and safety.
• Works well within a multi-disciplined team and independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to coach and develop leaders and individual contributors.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to multiple levels of the organization
• Six Sigma certified.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $96,727.00 - $133,000.00 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.

The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

Corning Puts YOU First!

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential.

All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions.
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health / substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.
30+ days ago