Maintenance Team Leader

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Date: Dec 23, 2024

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 66241

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

 

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, and automotive 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 

Role Purpose

Frontline leadership for plant maintenance operations.

Short Description

Required Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related technical field and 2+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
  • In Lieu of a Bachelor’s degree a 10 + years of direct supervision of maintenance employees in a fast-paced production environment.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills and presentation skills.
  • Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and lead skilled maintenance employees, providing clear direction and establishing expectations.
  • Experience coordinating activities within cross functional areas of responsibility and collaboration with multiple departments.
  • High ethical standards, integrity, and positive leadership
  • Process control and discipline.
  • Capacity to learn and grow.
  • Strong customer centric mindset
     

Desired Skills

  • Experience with production ramping and team building.
  • SAP and CMMS software
  • Semi-conductor  
     

Soft Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Personal initiative and commitment
  • Ability to build relationships within cross functional groups.
  • Flexible and adaptable; willing to work outside of role to move the team forward.
  • Organized
  • Conflict resolution

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead shift maintenance operations to support production goals.
  • Provide focus and direction to all on shift plant maintenance employees.
  • Manage resources (people, materials, equipment) to optimize equipment uptime, throughput, and maintenance quality.
  • Ensure scheduled preventative, reactive, and predictive maintenance activities are completed safely while exceeding customer expectations.
  • Maintaining safety, environmental and regulatory requirements while performing all maintenance activities.
  • Create and maintain a safety 1st environment for all employees.
  • Aid in establishing a culture of positivity, simultaneously instituting process discipline and continuous improvement.
  • Track and report maintenance metrics aligned to production scorecard goals to leadership.
  • Develop staffing, training plans, and tooling needs for maintenance technicians, and skilled trades.  
  • Build effective relationships with operators, internal stakeholders, and management.
  • Perform employee performance reviews and administer feedback and recognition when appropriate.
  • Onboard and train hourly maintenance workforce.
     

Work Hours

  • Ability to work 12-hour 2-3-2 pitman schedule for 24/7 to support production operations.
  • Flexible hours may be required to support coverage/weekend/evenings operations requirements.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.


The range for this position is  $61,849.00   -  $85,043.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 
 

  • Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 
  • Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
  • Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 
  • Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   
  • Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

 

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.

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.


Nearest Major Market: Saginaw

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