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Corning Incorporated · 1 month ago

Lean Engineering Supervisor

Newton, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$116K/yr - $160K/yr

4+ years exp

Corning Incorporated is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. The Lean Engineering Supervisor will plan, direct, and continually improve Lean Manufacturing initiatives, while driving the implementation of Lean competencies to enhance performance in quality, cost, delivery, morale, and safety.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop & implement a strategy for a self-sustaining Lean program. Track Lean metrics to verify effectiveness of improvements. Develop/update standards to ensure sustainability & improvement as well as linkage with divisional/corporate initiatives

Educate and coach plant employees on Lean philosophy, vision, concepts, & expectations. Develop/sustain a strategy & process for Lean training and development (Emphasis should be on coaching teams to accept responsibility and solve their own problems). Overcome paradigms and obstacles to establish a Lean culture. Mentor & provide leadership to site Lean resources

Drive the implementation of Lean manufacturing utilizing proven methodologies and tools

Supervise team consisting of engineers, technicians and hourly employees

Lead value stream mapping exercises to identify, document, & execute opportunities to improve the business (cycle time, capacity, & cost) from current to future state

Direct the planning and implementation of continuous improvement activities via Kaizen principles. Facilitate leadership and others 'going to Gemba' to truly understand & implement improvement

Develop & implement sustainable 5S, Visual Control, Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), & other Lean programs

Facilitate the planning & implementation of workplace flow/layout, as well as equipment installations, modifications, and moves according to Lean concepts

Identify & horizontally deploy benchmark opportunities between Corning locations

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingSix Sigma/DMAICValue Stream MappingEngineering DegreeManufacturing KnowledgeCoaching SkillsMS OfficeERP SystemsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProject Management

Required

BS degree in Engineering (Industrial preferred) and/or equivalent experience

Minimum 4 years of experience in Manufacturing and/or Engineering

Leadership experience in functional or project role

Working Six Sigma/DMAIC knowledge and demonstrated application of tools

Knowledge of manufacturing methods, systems, and production processes

Working knowledge of computers including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and ERP systems

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to present ideas, opinions, and data to gain understanding, consensus, and support

Benefits

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, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

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.

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 recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.