Process Improvement Supervisor, Newton **Date:** Oct 17, 2024 **Location:** Newton, NC, US, 28658 **Company:** Corning Requisition Number: 65295 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. **Purpose of the Position:** Lead daily operations activities to achieve safety, quality, cost, and productivity performance. Identify and lead key performance improvement projects across different process areas, including Ribboning, Buffering, Jacketing, and optical testing. **Day to Day Responsibilities:** + Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet or exceed safety, quality, cost, capacity, and delivery objectives. + Champion safety performance; Directly responsible for driving employee engagement and compliance + Manage daily production and quality issues; Quickly resolve performance issues by ensuring clear ownership of responsibilities + Manage quality initiatives to improve yield and reduce production errors; Lead PCPD efforts + Lead or support cost reduction initiatives + Define, manage, and support continuous improvement of existing manufacturing processes + Identify production bottlenecks and manage resources to maximize throughput; Work with supply chain to optimize production output and achieve on-time to promise metrics + Work with Engineering to identify and resolve chronic equipment and process issues + Ensure effective transfer of next generation product and process technologies to manufacturing, including safety, ergonomics, 5’s, procedures, training and production capacity + Lead and manage initiatives to improve OEE and reduce rework/scrap + Improve visual metrics and reporting systems; Implement improved individual metrics systems + Manage training and cross-training plans to ensure operators receive adequate training and support + Identify and lead implementation of Lean initiatives such as SMED, 5S, iKaizan, and visual management + Identify areas of inefficient operation and work with support groups to implement improvements + Ensure department production capacity meets demand, both current and future **Projects involved with:** + Safety improvement, Lean manufacturing, performance improvement, quality performance, and cost reduction **Travel:** + <5% **Hours of Work:** + Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm + Additional time as required, which may include night/weekend support **Minimum Requirements:** + Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering preferred) or equivalent manufacturing experience. + 2-3 years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment + Computer and data analytics skills + Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment + Demonstrated safety leadership + Proven ability to effectively lead and motivate production teams; Create vision and execute change + Sound decision making skills - ability to effectively analyze data from multiple sources and set direction + Ability to handle/prioritize multiple tasks as necessary + Communicate frequently and effectively, both vertically and horizontally within the organization – strong oral, written and presentation skills + Good time management and organization skills **Desired Skills:** + PowerBI reporting + LEAN experience + Green Belt certification + Process improvement using MEE methodology + 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. **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 ourand 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. 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. **Nearest Major Market:** Hickory