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Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Lean Supervisor

Manufacturing EngineeringPosted on Nov 6

Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering is required.
At least 5 years of experience in a lean or industrial engineering position is required.
At least 3 years of experience as a lean supervisor or manager is required.
A strong record of results at a multinational company is required.
Experience implementing Lean in a manufacturing environment is required, including approaches such as 5S, TCM, Kaizen Events and DMAIC, value stream mapping, pull systems and kanban, standardized work, setup-time reduction analysis, TPM, and TWI.
Working knowledge of 5S, kaizen, Lean/Simplification, cycle-time reduction, cost analysis, value stream mapping, line balancing and staffing, and work-cell design is required.
Knowledge of lean organizational design is required.
Knowledge of AutoCAD computer design tools is required.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Strong data analysis and presentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

Identify manufacturing-related productivity, capacity, and quality improvement opportunities; perform cost studies and justification analyses; and establish a plant lean roadmap using current lean concepts.
Lead and implement improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve productivity, capacity, and quality as needed.
Own the plant-wide lean system, including facilitation, coaching, implementation, auditing, and data tracking.
Serve as the site lean champion and promote the use of lean tools throughout the plant at all levels.
Establish a plant-wide manufacturing database and collect and analyze manufacturing waste and loss data.
Lead or serve as a key team member on lean projects.
Coordinate TPM and TWI programs.
Communicate ideas and status through graphic and written materials and oral presentations, and document activities and results.
Deliver Lean training and activities to promote a lean culture.
Participate early in lean design for future expansions and capital projects.

Desired Qualifications

An Industrial Engineering background is preferred.
Project management and communication skills are desired.
Project portfolio management experience is preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturing excellence tools, including AME and KT, is desired.
Work experience with a multinational company is preferred.

Requisition Number: 79498

The company built on breakthroughs.  
Join us. 

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. 

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

• Identify manufacturing opportunities including productivity, capacity and cost through lean method
• Build up plant lean structure and roadmap. Take lead to make sure the implementation
• Improve plant lean culture and awareness

Key Responsibilities

Identifies areas of potential manufacturing related productivity, capacity, and/or quality improvements, performs cost studies and justification analysis. Setup plant lean roadmap with newest lean concept.
Lead and implement improvements initiatives using Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve productivity, capacity, and/or quality when necessary.
Ownership of plant wide lean system: Facilitator; Coaching; Implementation; Audit; Data tracking.
Site champion for lean: proliferate usage of lean tools throughout the plant at all levels;
Sets up plant wide manufacturing database; Manufacturing waste/loss data collection and analysis
Leader/Key team member of lean projects
Key coordinator of TPM and TWI program
Communicates ideas and status clearly and professionally through graphic and written media, and oral presentations. Provides necessary documentation of activities and results.
Deliver Lean training and activity to promote lean culture
Early involve in lean design for future expansion/Capital project

Experiences & Education

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering. Industrial Engineering background is preferred
• 5+ years’ experience on lean or IE position
• 3+ years’ experience on the position of lean supervisor or manager
• Strong record of results for a multi-national company
• Experience implementing Lean in a manufacturing environment including use of approaches such as (but not limited to);
− 5S
− TCM
− Kaizen Events & DMAIC process
− Value stream mapping
− Pull systems and kanban
− Standardized work
− Set up time reduction analysis
− TPM and TWI

Required Skills

Working knowledge of: 5S, kaizen, Lean/Simplification, cycle time reduction, cost analysis, Value Stream Mapping, line Balance/staffing, work cell design.
Knowledge of (Lean) organizational design
Auto CAD Computer Design tools.
Fluent in written and oral English
Excellent data analysis and presentation skills

Desired Skills

Excellent project management and communication skills
Project portfolio management experience is preferred
Knowledge of manufacturing excellence tools (AME, KT)
Working experience with a MNC is preferred.

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].

About the Company

Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Corning develops and manufactures specialty glass, ceramics, and related components for a range of industries. Its engineered glass and ceramic materials are produced and integrated into devices and systems such as smartphone screens, high‑performance displays, optical networks, automotive emissions controls, and life‑science equipment. The company differentiates itself with a broad portfolio across multiple markets, material science expertise, reliable supply, and end‑to‑end components and systems. Its goal is to help customers achieve performance and reliability by providing durable, high‑quality materials and connected solutions that scale with growing demand.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Corning, NY
Founded: 1851

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