Team Leader

Requisition Number: 63041

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. 

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.

Scope of Position:  In this role, you will provide coordination and supervision for all manufacturing areas and support functions for operations.  We look for in your support of these areas to include directing and implementing activities to meet production goals and metrics.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• You will need to ensure the safety of employees and process/equipment
• Daily leadership to meet manufacturing schedules and deadlines
• Prioritize workload to meet demand and maximize manufacturing efficiency
• Assign specific tasks, provide direction and check work
• Interact cooperatively with engineering, quality, planning, etc. to meet goals
• Handle employee timecards and payroll interface logistics
• Recommend and support process/equipment improvements
• Maintain manufacturing metrics tracking and reporting
• Lead or facilitate manufacturing related team meetings
• Continuous improvement of efficiencies and workflow to improve overall performance
• Initiate and/or suggest opportunities to develop employees team skills
• Train and develop employees on a regular basis
• Contribute to company’s identified goals and objectives
• Handle special projects as assigned by the Manufacturing Department Head/Manager
• Implement corrective action related to process variations, equipment malfunctions, or operations endangering the safety of personnel or facility
• Evaluate shift team and individual performance and delegate responsibility, authority, and accountability accordingly

Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time: 

• Rotating 12-hour shifts; 6am – 6pm or 6pm – 6am; this shift will rotate every 2 weeks
• Shifts - 2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off; every other weekend off

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
• Associates with 3-5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing will be considered

Required Areas of Experience:

• Experience working on technical problems or teams
• Ability to work varied hours, shifts, and days
• Professional customer service/people skills, ability to train, coach, and direct others

Required Skills:

• Building effective teams, compassion, conflict management, developing both direct reports and others & listening

Desired Skills: 

• Experience working within a manufacturing facility, employee relations and safety, health, & environmental compliance

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is  $79,166.00   -  $108,854.00 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.

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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.