Quality Inspection Supervisor, PQC- Day Shift

Requisition Number: 73670

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Our Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers.

We are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector Supervisor, PQC- Day Shift to lead and support our Process Quality Control (PQC) inspectors on the production floor. This role is responsible for ensuring all inspections are completed according to standard operating procedures, quality records are accurate and complete, and quality issues are communicated promptly to Process, Equipment, and Production teams.

The Quality Inspector Supervisor will coordinate daily PQC activities, develop inspector skills, and partner closely with process, engineering, and production teams to support manufacturing goals. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, clear communication, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, and direct daily activities of PQC inspection teams
• Coach, train, and provide performance feedback to PQC inspectors
• Lead daily stand-up meetings to share updates, expectations, and quality concerns
• Oversee quality inspections on the production floor to ensure compliance with standards and SOPs
• Monitor production processes to proactively identify and resolve quality issues
• Initiate and manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (ISO, OSHA, environmental requirements)
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, audits, and compliance reports
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and performance-driven team culture
• Report quality metrics, issues, and improvement progress to senior management
• Act as a primary contact for quality-related concerns from production
• Align quality objectives with production goals through effective communication
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively in international and multicultural environments
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for plant goals
• Creative problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent presentation and reporting skills
• Ability to influence others and drive long-term behavioral and cultural change

• Post-high school accreditation or Associate's Degree (or equivalent experience)
• 0-3+ years of experience in a quality assurance or quality control role, preferably in manufacturing
• Prior experience managing teams, including hiring, training, and performance management
• Solar manufacturing experience is a plus

• Proficiency in office software (e.g., Word, Excel, reporting tools)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with daily quality department workflows
• Flexibility to support night and weekend coverage as required

• 5+ years of experience in the solar energy industry
• Knowledge of solar module manufacturing, testing, and quality standards
• Understanding of U.S. energy regulations and solar compliance requirements
• Relevant certifications such as NABCEP, PMP, or similar

• 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.