Process Engineering Supervisor
Corning · Hickory, NC
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Process
- Base pay
- $126k–$173k
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 28 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor process role at Corning (industrial) in Hickory, NC. Lead a diverse team of Engineers and Technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on: product quality, safety, new technology deployment, manufacturing capacity and cost reduction.
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, DMAIC
- Base pay
- $126k–$173k
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in North Carolina: typical posted base $88k–$132k. This one lists $126k–$173k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 52 production supervisor openings in North Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
North Carolina plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 156 other live process postings in the US.
- Base pay
- About 103% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Typical (3+ years)
Typical $65k–$83k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 36%
- ✓ Root cause 25%
- Injection molding 22%
- Tooling 21%
- Robotics 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, DMAIC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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This plant: Corning in Hickory
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Full description from CorningAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
- ◆Provide strategic leadership, clear direction, and thoughtful mentorship to the Engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- ◆Champion the application of core engineering principles and best practices to ensure operational excellence and technical rigor.
- ◆Lead the development and management of capital forecasts for projects, including capacity expansion, technological upgrades, and obsolescence mitigation, while simultaneously driving cost-reduction initiatives to maximize efficiency and return on investment.
- ◆Oversee the Ribbon engineering team, ensuring the successful and timely execution of projects, deliverables, and performance metrics aligned with business objectives.
- ◆Collaborate closely with Technology, Division Engineering, Operations and Maintenance teams to align on shared goals and ensure seamless coordination of timelines and deliverables.
- ◆Drive a culture of continuous improvement by spearheading cost-reduction initiatives and promoting the adoption of best practices across the organization.
- ◆Take ownership of critical business projects, providing hands-on leadership and oversight to ensure successful outcomes that meet organizational priorities.
- ◆Offer mentorship and guidance to individuals both within and beyond the team, fostering professional growth, knowledge sharing, and a strong sense of collaboration across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
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Travel and Work Schedule
Requirements
- ✓Travel: Up to 10%
- ✓Schedule: 40+ hours per week with off-shift or weekend support as business needs require.
Experiences/Education - Required
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3+ years manufacturing engineering experience
- ✓Experience guiding and influencing others. This can be direct supervision or indirect situations.
Required Skills
- ✓Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, effectively conveying ideas and fostering collaboration across teams.
- ✓Exhibit strong leadership abilities, inspiring and influencing others to achieve shared goals while promoting a culture of accountability.
- ✓Leverage exceptional organizational skills to manage priorities, streamline workflows, and drive efficient project execution.
- ✓Thrive in high-pressure environments with a positive attitude, responding constructively to feedback and maintaining focus on results.
- ✓Bring a forward-thinking mindset, coupled with a high level of motivation, customer focus, and commitment to excellence.
- ✓Act with integrity and authenticity, building trust and fostering strong relationships within the organization.
- ✓Utilize fundamental problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to break down complex processes into actionable steps and address root causes.
- ✓Develop and execute detailed project plans to ensure successful delivery of objectives.
- ✓Consistently deliver high-quality results by thoroughly carrying out assignments to completion with attention to detail.
- ✓Work effectively in team-based environments, demonstrating the ability to complete project assignments with minimal supervision.
- ✓Ability to collect and analyze data to drive rational decision making.
Experiences/Education - Desired
- ✓Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven ability to turn concepts into successful outcomes.
- ✓Visionary thinker with a talent for seeing the big picture and inspiring others.
- ✓Proven ability to deliver impactful results through effective project management and organizational leadership, driving success across initiatives.
- ✓Demonstrated track record of achieving performance excellence while fostering people development and growth.
- ✓Established history of engineering and technical accomplishments, showcasing expertise and innovation in solving complex challenges.
- ✓Six Sigma/DMAIC Green belt or Black belt certification
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $126,061.00 - $173,334.00 assuming full time status. 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.
A job that shapes a life.
Corning offers you the total package.
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Role Purpose
Lead a diverse team of Engineers and Technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on: product quality, safety, new technology deployment, manufacturing capacity and cost reduction.
