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Shipping Shift Supervisor Assistant

**Date:** May 16, 2025

**Location:** Concord, NC, US, 28026

**Company:** Corning

Requisition Number: 68744

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.

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.

**Day-to-Day Responsibilities:** The Shipping Supervisor On Shift Assistant responsibilities include but are not limited to:

+ A champion for safety and quality - walks the talk - leads and facilitates the team to world class, day-to-day, safety and quality performance

+ Provides supervision to a team of Production Associates/Technicians responsible for the manufacture of optical fiber

+ Team includes on-shift personnel from the following areas: Shipping/Warehouse and Material Handling/Stores

+ Owns ware flow management, maintains accountability to shift targets and reporting

+ Lead daily shift turnovers and huddles

+ Tracking of performance during shift (includes RPH, counts)

+ Owns prioritization and balancing of production targets and MET troubleshooting activities

+ Owns coordination of people to meet production requirements

+ Serves as shift IWS (Invar) SME, managing inventory system to achieve production targets and following escalation protocol for Invar system issues.

+ Coordinating off hours Storeroom transfers w/ WL, suppliers as necessary

+ Owns weekly shift staffing plan, coordination of overtime scheduling

+ Understands established guidelines, procedures, and policies.

+ Ensure team executes documented standard operating procedures and follows established document control protocols.

+ Holds team to high housekeeping and 6S expectations

+ Coaches strong shift performance and strong shift-to-shift hand off.

+ Provides real time feedback to teams and individuals

+ Coordinated daily activities with team and support organizations (ex. SMET/Eng TS, DT, Experiments)

+ Partners with Shipping Supervisor to lead PEx and Team Meetings.

+ Coordinates team events

+ iKaizen resource for the team, assist team members in kaizen generation and implementation.

+ Removes roadblocks for the team and communicates additional support needed to leadership

+ Hold reports accountable for adherence to established procedures; ensures awareness and compliance to changes.

+ Work with Shipping supervisor to deliver any necessary accountability/performance improvement discussions.

+ Develops and executes team training plan including new hire and adder positions.

+ Ensures completion of certification/recertification.

+ Prepares and provides reports to supervisory chain as necessary

+ Ensure the protection of Corning's Intellectual Property (IP)

**Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities Required Skills** :

+ Must be certified in your current department

+ No attendance issue or active Discipline

+ 2+ years of manufacturing experience

+ 1+ year prior leadership experience

+ Experience utilizing KPIs, KPOVs and math skills, to track and influence personal or team performance in the workplace

+ Must be able to work 12 hour rotating shift schedule (Dupont) which will include nights and weekends, with overtime required as needed.

+ Additonal hours required to ensure smooth handoff between incoming/outgoing shifts, as well as receive training.

+ Must achieve/maintain certification as SC Shift Supervisor Assistant on shift.

+ Must be prepared to assist w/ daily operations

+ Ability to be Forklift certified, Box truck certified

+ Proficiency with MS Office programs (Excel, PowerBi, Word, Outlook, Teams, Powerpoint)

+ Demonstrates the following: Strong verbal and written communication skills, Strong teamwork and leadership skills.

+ Positive attitude and engages in positive employee relations

+ Strong decision making and prioritization.

+ Ability to prioritize responsibilities while working in an irregular work environment with changing priorities and multiple tasks.

+ Strong peer-to-peer accountability with fair and consistent application of policies and procedures

+ Strong conflict resolution skills

+ Must have the ability to function independently with minimal supervision and with strong attention to detail and follow up/completion of assigned action items

Desired Skills:

+ Degree in a technical field OR relevant years of experience in manufacturing supervisory role

+ Project management

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is ​$29.25 hourly rate - $32.50 hourly rate. 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 include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

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A job that shapes a life. 

Corning offers you the total package. 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

+ As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career. We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

+ Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.

+ 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.

+ Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.

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:** Charlotte

**Nearest Secondary Market:** Concord