3rd shift Filter Assembly Team Leader

Requisition Number: 67651

The company built on breakthroughs. ​ 

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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. 

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

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.

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, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
• 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.     
• 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 peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

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.