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Corning

Specialty glass, ceramics, and tech components

Lean Supervisor

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHefei, Anhui, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or above in Engineering is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering roles is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience as a Lean Supervisor or Manager is required.
  • A demonstrated record of delivering results in a multinational company is required.
  • Experience implementing Lean methodologies in a manufacturing environment, including 5S, Kaizen events and DMAIC processes, value stream mapping, pull systems and Kanban, standardized work, setup time reduction analysis, Total Productive Maintenance, and Training Within Industry, is required.
  • 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 opportunities for productivity, capacity, and cost improvement using lean methods.
  • Build the plant lean structure and roadmap, and lead implementation.
  • Improve plant lean culture and awareness.
  • Identify potential manufacturing-related productivity, capacity, and quality improvements; perform cost studies and justification analysis; 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 of lean projects.
  • Coordinate the Total Productive Maintenance and Training Within Industry 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 lean culture.
  • Become involved early in lean design for future expansion and capital projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • An Industrial Engineering background is preferred.
  • Strong project management and communication skills are desired.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing excellence tools, including AME and KT, is desired.
  • Experience working with a multinational company is preferred.

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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