Requisition Number: 64830
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:
Supervisory responsibilities for cable operations. The typical position will have supervisory responsibility for 30-40 hourly associates and 2-3 operations coordinators. The process oversight will include Ribboning, IPOT, Buffering, Jacketing and Final QC processes with periodic warehouse interactions.
As a Team Leader, this role will be instrumental at establishing cultural norms for the operation relative to work practices, environmental cleanliness, and compliance to policies and procedures.
This position will report into the Newton Cable Plant, Operations Manager.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Projects involved with:
Lead projects that have either direct impact on hourly staffing levels or improvement of product flow through various process areas. Support development Lean project teams that introduce significant new products or processes into the area. Participate in the Team Leader Continuous Improvement Team to improve overall plant operations. Develop and document procedure revisions for assigned areas. Implement procedures in all production functions to meet and maintain ISO standards. Identify areas of inefficient operation and implement improvements. Utilize capacity models to develop staffing and production plans. Identify production bottlenecks and manage resources to exploit the bottleneck. Investigate and implement assigned Corrective Actions. Reduce process variation and improve production yield.
Hours of work/schedule:
24 hour / 7-day schedule with a shift assignment to day shift.
Travel Requirements:
Less than 5%. Periodic travel to Hickory plant (approx. 10 miles)
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering preferred) or equivalent manufacturing leadership experience. Computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite 1-3 years work experience in a manufacturing environment Ability to work in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment with increased level of changes
Desired Qualifications:
Engineering, Technology, Business or Physical sciences centered-degree. 2-3 years previous supervisory experience. Ability to communicate with all levels of the plant organization. Problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $79,166.00 - $108,854.00 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.
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