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Section Supervisor jobs are open across retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics, from entry-level team lead to senior department supervisor, with specializations in operations, inventory control, and floor management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Requisition Number: 79523
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.
Scope of Position:
Lead a diverse team of Engineers and Technicians within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, while focused on: product quality, safety, new technology deployment, manufacturing capacity and cost reduction
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Provide daily supervision, ensuring mfg. support within the Fiber making operations department
- Prioritize engineering support efforts, to maximize performance and minimize mfg. costs
- Actively participate in establishing department objectives, prioritizing resource allocation as dictated by business priorities
- Actively engage in plant safety initiatives
- Develop/maintain systems to monitor equipment and process performance
- Champion the use of a first-principles based problem solving methodology
- Provide challenging assignments to direct reports, and actively support in career progression
- Development of short- and long-term equipment and process strategies, with regards to continuous improvement programs
- Sponsor or lead projects targeted at cost reduction, new products, safety, quality, increased capacity, and other strategic initiatives
Travel Requirements: Less than 5% including domestic and international
Hours of work / schedule / flex-time: 40+ hours per week, Monday - Friday. Overtime is not uncommon and is expected at times, however the amount and duration will vary as a function of business needs. Off-hours leadership support required once every few months
Required Education and Experience:
- BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Ceramic Engineering or degree in other Engineering discipline with demonstrated manufacturing experience
- Four (4) or more years’ experience in a direct manufacturing environment
Required Skills:
- Ability to make sound technical decisions, both within and outside areas of expertise
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization
- Project management capability, particularly in the coordination of multiple, inter-related tasks
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Proficient in Six Sigma / DOE, and its use in driving towards root-cause of complex technical problems
- Data collection and analysis skills
- Working knowledge of documentation systems
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of fiber optics
- Supervisory skills, particularly in the coaching and/or mentoring of technical employees
- Project management experience(s)
- Agile learner, capable of grasping new technical concepts quickly
- Working knowledge of glass fracture mechanics
- Working knowledge of Electro-Mechanical systems, with focus on those typically found within the winding of optical fiber and cable
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $125,900.00 - $173,113.00 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.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
- 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.
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.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
Requisition Number: 79523
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.
Scope of Position:
Lead a diverse team of Engineers and Technicians within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, while focused on: product quality, safety, new technology deployment, manufacturing capacity and cost reduction
Day to Day Responsibilities:
- Provide daily supervision, ensuring mfg. support within the Fiber making operations department
- Prioritize engineering support efforts, to maximize performance and minimize mfg. costs
- Actively participate in establishing department objectives, prioritizing resource allocation as dictated by business priorities
- Actively engage in plant safety initiatives
- Develop/maintain systems to monitor equipment and process performance
- Champion the use of a first-principles based problem solving methodology
- Provide challenging assignments to direct reports, and actively support in career progression
- Development of short- and long-term equipment and process strategies, with regards to continuous improvement programs
- Sponsor or lead projects targeted at cost reduction, new products, safety, quality, increased capacity, and other strategic initiatives
Travel Requirements: Less than 5% including domestic and international
Hours of work / schedule / flex-time: 40+ hours per week, Monday - Friday. Overtime is not uncommon and is expected at times, however the amount and duration will vary as a function of business needs. Off-hours leadership support required once every few months
Required Education and Experience:
- BS or MS in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Ceramic Engineering or degree in other Engineering discipline with demonstrated manufacturing experience
- Four (4) or more years’ experience in a direct manufacturing environment
Required Skills:
- Ability to make sound technical decisions, both within and outside areas of expertise
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization
- Project management capability, particularly in the coordination of multiple, inter-related tasks
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Proficient in Six Sigma / DOE, and its use in driving towards root-cause of complex technical problems
- Data collection and analysis skills
- Working knowledge of documentation systems
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of fiber optics
- Supervisory skills, particularly in the coaching and/or mentoring of technical employees
- Project management experience(s)
- Agile learner, capable of grasping new technical concepts quickly
- Working knowledge of glass fracture mechanics
- Working knowledge of Electro-Mechanical systems, with focus on those typically found within the winding of optical fiber and cable
This position does not support immigration sponsorship.
The range for this position is $125,900.00 - $173,113.00 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.
Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
- 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.
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.
Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in section supervisor jobs.
- Two or more years of supervisory or team lead experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage scheduling, attendance, and daily floor operations
- Proficiency with inventory management systems or warehouse management software
- OSHA safety compliance knowledge and experience enforcing workplace safety standards
- High school diploma or GED required, associate or bachelor's degree preferred
- Strong communication skills for coaching direct reports and reporting to senior management
Tips for Your Section Supervisor Job Search
Quantify your team leadership results
Section supervisor resumes that convert include specific numbers: how many direct reports you managed, what your team's output looked like before and after process changes you led, and any measurable reduction in shrink, downtime, or error rates.
Tailor your resume to each sector
A section supervisor role in a distribution center demands different language than the same title in a hospital or retail chain. Swap in industry-specific terms like pick-rate accuracy, patient throughput, or planogram compliance so your resume reads as a direct match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists section supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your certifications
Many section supervisor roles require or prefer certifications like OSHA 10, Lean Six Sigma White Belt, or forklift operator credentials. When a posting names one you hold, lead with it in your summary line so it clears the first screening pass.
Prepare scenario answers about conflict and scheduling
Interviewers for section supervisor roles consistently ask how you've handled an underperforming team member and how you built a schedule around call-outs or seasonal surges. Prepare two concise stories with a clear outcome for each before your first phone screen.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Section supervisor offers often include shift differentials, quarterly bonuses tied to department metrics, and tuition reimbursement. Ask the recruiter to walk through the full package before accepting, and confirm how performance bonuses are calculated and paid out.
Section Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most section supervisors?
The most active employers for section supervisors right now are Corning, Lexington Health, and UF Health, and the most openings are in Arizona, Florida, and South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Volume shifts seasonally, so checking listings frequently gives you the best picture of where demand is concentrated.
How many section supervisor jobs are remote?
About 50% of section supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many white-collar roles because most section supervisor work is floor-based. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are administrative coordination, compliance oversight, and training development roles within larger department structures.
How do you become a section supervisor?
Start by building direct experience in the industry you want to supervise, whether that is retail, manufacturing, logistics, or healthcare. Move into an informal lead or key holder role to demonstrate you can direct other people's work. Earn a relevant certification like OSHA 10 or Lean White Belt to signal readiness. Then apply to posted section supervisor openings, emphasizing any measurable outcomes you drove as a lead.
Can you get a section supervisor job with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire section supervisors with limited formal management experience if you've acted as an informal team lead, trained new hires, or filled in during a supervisor's absence. Frame those contributions explicitly on your resume. Industries with high turnover, like retail and food production, are more likely to promote from within or consider candidates who show strong operational instincts over a long management history.
What does the section supervisor interview process look like?
Most section supervisor hiring processes run two to three rounds. The first is typically a phone screen with HR focused on your availability and basic background. The second is an in-person or video interview with the department manager or operations lead, usually including behavioral questions about team conflict, scheduling challenges, and safety compliance. Some employers add a brief facility walkthrough or a practical scenario exercise before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to section supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to section supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits. Applying as soon as a relevant role appears gives you the best chance of moving into early screening before the pool grows.
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