Manufacturing Department Supervisor/Operations Department Head

Job title: Manufacturing Department Supervisor/Operations Department Head

About the Role The Manufacturing Department Supervisor/Operations Department Head at Corning Canton is responsible for providing technical input, solutions, and options to improve productivity and efficiency in assigned plant areas. This role entails leading a motivated and skilled workforce, directly supervising department supervisors and/or team leads, and ensuring personnel are technically competent through assessments, performance reviews, and targeted training.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement production area activities to meet goals for productivity, quality, and cost control.
• Establish department priorities and collaborate with Plant Engineering Manager, Plant Operations Manager, and HR Manager to ensure optimal resource utilization.
• Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and material supply.
• Work with support functions to ensure manufacturing plans are executed within cost and schedule goals.
• Lead projects that support manufacturing needs and oversee projects to ensure critical path, milestones, and objectives are met.
• Assign work and provide direction to subordinates using established guidelines, procedures, and policies.
• Communicate with subordinate supervisors, outside customers, and peers at management levels; present technical information on projects and schedules.
• Provide immediate supervision to units or groups, assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Oversee the direction and inspection of teams assembling components, subassemblies, or processing raw materials into finished products in an industrial environment.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to assess skills, write performance reviews, and provide training to ensure personnel are technically competent.
• Comfortable operating in a continuous operation facility (as in the Canton plant).