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Warehouse Team Lead- Day Shift

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Date: Dec 10, 2025

Location: Newton, NC, US, 28658

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 72325

 

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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.​   

 

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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.

Role Purpose

 

Warehouse Team Leader to support 24/7 ongoing warehouse operations. This position will be expected to work hand in hand with supply chain and operations supervisors to ensure consistency in leadership across the shifts and performance management of the hourly workforce. The position will have shared responsibility for inventory management, shipping and receiving, warehouse optimization and cutting operations.

 

  • Identify areas of inefficient operations and implement improvements.
  • Utilize capacity models to develop staffing and processing plans.
  • Identify process bottlenecks and manage resources to improve.
  • Investigate and implement all corrective actions.
  • Identify, investigate, and proactively solve current and potential safety concerns.
  • Implement procedures in assigned areas to meet and maintain ISO standards.

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Adjust staffing and machine assignments to achieve optimal flow of materials and operational efficiency while managing employee time and attendance for timely and accurate payroll processing.
  • Encourage and develop an environment of constant, open, honest communication. Develop employee involvement to ensure employee is a partner in the business.
  • Directly responsible for performing work in a safe manner and maintaining a safe work environment. Is responsible for his/her safety, as well as that of others that may be at the facility, whether working or visiting. Is responsible for observing safe work practices and being proactive for reporting any unsafe conditions.
  • Lead implementation of process and procedure changes throughout assigned areas.
  • Ensure all employees are continually provided with appropriate job-related training and education.

Experiences/Education - Required

 

  • Bachelor’s degree or 7 years of leadership experience in an operations environment
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in warehouse
  • Ability to lead a group of associates in meetings to help facilitate continuous process improvement.
  • Ability to effectively give direction to employees at all levels when leading semi-complex to complex projects.
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams within the organization and leadership

Experiences/Education - Desired

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business
  • Ability to effectively utilize software programs, such as Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word
  • SAP experience

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

 


The range for this position is $75,761.00 - $104,172.00 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. 

 

 

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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.

 

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: Hickory

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