Area Lead

Requisition Number: 74739

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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.  

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION IS:

Directs and supports Manufacturing Associates in daily production activities to ensure smooth product flow and successful execution of production orders. Provides troubleshooting for basic equipment faults and works with technicians and engineering as appropriate. Leads machine training and completes training assessments for sign offs, conducts documents training, ensures compliance with established procedures, maintains line process documentation, and coordinates product and associate scheduling with other area leads, manufacturing leads, engineering, and supervisors.

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Operates each piece of line equipment, rotation operation duties in accordance with shift schedule, to include but not limited to: monitoring output quality/quantity; troubleshooting; making necessary (basic) machine/parameters adjustments where applicable; alleviating minor jams on production line and auxiliary equipment, including injection molding machines, etc.
• Balances time on the production line between production needs and Area Lead.
• Interfaces with operations team leadership communicating key production issues of their line to the team.
• Directs the prioritization of production activities for assigned work area, including resource allocation and accounting for daily staffing numbers at Shift Start-up Meetings.
• Monitors team performance to ensure line performance, compliance to work instructions, the quality plan, and plant-wide policy requirements.
• Provides and coordinates the training of associates in their assigned area(s) ensuring timely and accurate training documentation. Assesses trainees to ensure standard of training is met.
• Ensures process documentation accuracy, completion, and dissemination to appropriate resources in an effort to ensure expedient flow of process records.
• Provides end of shift reporting as needed.
• Perform and coach others in daily housekeeping, waste removal and end-of-lot line clearance duties.
• Ensure production records and work orders are complete through using and coaching others in Apriso and EtQ.
• Proactively works to anticipate problems before they impact production.
• Ensures that Continuous Improvement (CI) activities are supported, i.e., 20 Keys, 5-S, etc., ensuring overall organization and housekeeping of assigned area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Disagreeable working conditions. Exposure to industrial machinery, moving parts, electrical and other energy sources. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including but not limited to lab coats, hair/beard covers, shoe covers, gloves, ear protection, eye protection and head coverings. Exposure to fumes and chemicals such as cleaners, inks, and solvents. Exposure to high frequency noise. Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and up to 65 pounds occasionally.

Education:

• HS Diploma or GED required

Experience:

• 1-3 years manufacturing experience, preferably in a GMP environment
• Prefer proven technical expertise on Corning equipment in assigned department

The range for this position is ​$24.50 hourly rate - $28.88 hourly rate.  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.  

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.