3rd shift Filter Assembly Team Leader

Requisition Number: 67651

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. 

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.

Purpose of this position:

• Supervise, coordinate, and coach employees engaged in production of WIP components or finished good product for the Life Sciences businesses at the Kennebunk Plant.

Responsibilities include:

• Shift performance towards production objectives and personnel adherence to plant procedures, policies, and documentation.
• Directly supervise all shift personnel responsible for the manufacturing of products related to the Life Sciences businesses to ensure that daily production quantity and quality standards are met.
• On a daily basis ensure that employees provide a concise and accurate documentation and communication of variances in process, procedures or production priority, along with corrective action taken.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules and quality requirements.
• Counsel direct reports by providing formal and informal performance feedback.
• Maintain and enforce all safety regulations and housekeeping standards on a consistent basis.
• Recommend improvements to process and/or equipment that enhance the manufacturing performance of the department. Initiate and/or suggest opportunities to enhance the Plant’s compliance to the principles of a High Performance System.
• Initiate and/or suggest opportunities to develop employees team skills.
• Interpret and enforce Plant and company policies and procedures on a consistent basis.
• Maintain the systems and actions necessary to ensure compliance with the Kennebunk ISO 9001 Quality System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System .
• Report machine and equipment malfunctions to maintenance personnel.
• Maintain payroll and production records.
• Resolve work related or personal issues expediently as possible.
• Ensure cooperation with Engineering in the implementation and evaluation of development experiments.
• Provide work center start up and shutdown coordination.
• As shift personnel develop, transfer responsibility, authority, and accountability as appropriate.
• Support new product implementations as required.
• Manage special projects as assigned by the department manager.
• Implement corrective action related to process variations, equipment malfunctions, or operations endangering the safety of personnel or facility.
• Evaluate and take corrective action with regard to employee skill levels.
• Assist employees in setting daily production priorities.
• Provide solutions to meet the daily personal and work related disciplinary problems of directly supervised employees.
• Evaluate shift team and individual performance and delegate responsibility, authority, and accountability accordingly.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship 

The range for this position is ​$27.00 hourly rate - $30.75 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. The benefits available for this position 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.