Equipment Supervisor - Night Shift, D Shift

Requisition Number: 79389

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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.​ 

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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

Corning is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Supervisor – Shift B (Night Shift) to support equipment reliability and manufacturing operations within our Solar Module manufacturing facility. This role provides day-to-day leadership and technical support for equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities during night-shift operations.

The Manufacturing Equipment Supervisor will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and other cross-functional partners to maintain equipment performance, respond to production needs, and support a safe and efficient manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership role with significant interaction on the manufacturing floor and responsibility for ensuring effective equipment support throughout the night shift.

Key Responsibilities

•    Provide day-to-day leadership for technical and skilled employees responsible for equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, preventive maintenance, and equipment improvement activities during night-shift operations.
•    Promote a strong safety culture and ensure equipment activities are completed in accordance with established safety requirements and manufacturing priorities.
•    Support equipment reliability and availability by identifying issues, coordinating troubleshooting efforts, and ensuring timely response to equipment concerns.
•    Prioritize equipment and technical issues based on production needs, safety, available resources, and operational impact.
•    Provide leadership and technical direction during equipment breakdowns and significant downtime events, coordinating troubleshooting, escalating concerns, and engaging additional technical resources as needed to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
•    Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to improve equipment performance and manufacturing efficiency.
•    Support effective communication and handoffs between shifts regarding equipment status, open issues, maintenance activities, and production priorities.
•    Support equipment upgrades, process improvements, new equipment installations, and implementation of new or modified manufacturing processes.
•    Monitor equipment performance and use available data to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
•    Support Repair & Maintenance and Supplies & Equipment spending and identify opportunities to reduce cost while maintaining equipment performance.
•    Coach and develop team members by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and reinforcing accountability for safety, quality, and operational performance.
•    Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on reducing equipment downtime, improving reliability, and supporting production goals.

Required Qualifications
•    Previous and relevant manufacturing, engineering, equipment, maintenance, or technical experience.
•    Demonstrated technical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, controls, equipment, or manufacturing process issues using data and structured problem-solving methods.
•    Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and shifts.
•    Demonstrated leadership experience or capability, including experience leading projects, teams, technical activities, internships/co-ops, military assignments, or other situations requiring coordination and accountability for others.
•    Ability to work effectively in both office and manufacturing-floor environments.
•    Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 30 lbs., using basic mechanical tools, and working in variable-temperature manufacturing conditions.
•    Ability to work a regularly scheduled night shift.

Desired Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering or technical field.
•    Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, or technical environment, including internships, co-ops, team-lead assignments, or other demonstrated leadership experience.
•    Experience or coursework related to equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, manufacturing equipment, industrial automation, PLCs/controls, robotics, or automated production systems.
•    Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, structured problem-solving, or continuous improvement methodologies.
•    Familiarity with statistical process control, control charts, or other manufacturing data-analysis tools.
•    Experience working in a high-volume, automated, or continuous manufacturing environment.
•    Experience participating in equipment installation, equipment upgrades, process improvements, or manufacturing start-up activities.
•    Formal project-management training, certification, or demonstrated experience coordinating technical projects.

Work Schedule
This position works Shift D: 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Thursday, Friday, Saturday, plus every other Wednesday,. This 12-hour night-shift schedule supports our continuous Solar Module manufacturing operations. Occasional flexibility may be required for shift handoffs, training, meetings, or significant equipment issues outside regularly scheduled hours.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $74,120.00 - $101,915.00 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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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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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. 

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected].