Team Leader

Requisition Number: 71724

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​                    

                                                          

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.  

 

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

The rotational Team Lead will serve as a flexible leader supporting multiple operations, sections, and value streams across the facility as needed. This role reports directly to the Continuous Improvement Engineering team and contributes to strategic improvement initiatives as needed, driving operational excellence through cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations to achieve production goals. 
• Provide focus and direction to production employees. 
• Manage resources (people, materials, equipment) to optimize throughput and quality. 
• Balance production with validation runs, equipment upgrades, process improvements and maintenance activities. 
• Meet all safety, environmental and regulatory requirements. 
• Create and maintain a safe working environment for all employees. 
• Build a culture of process discipline and change management. 
• Track and report production metrics. 
• Develop and implement LEAN training principles for production/operations teams.
• Build effective relationships with operators and support groups.
• Administer feedback and recognition when appropriate.
• Train production workforce, achieving maximum workforce flexibility.

Work Hours

• Rotating Shift (2-3-2).
• Flexible hours will be required to support weekend/evenings operations requirements (including coverage for shift supervisors on 12hr shift rotation as needed).  

Education & Experience

• Strong prefence towards Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related technical field.
• Previous leadership experience (work, school, community).
• 2+ years expereince within manufacturing/engineering environment.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and lead subordinates, providing clear direction and establishing expectations.
• Experience coordinating activities within functional responsibility and collaborating with support groups to achieve results.
• Character, ethics, integrity, and leadership.
• Effective team building across operations.
• Process control and discipline.
• Capacity to learn and grow.
• Strong customer advocacy.

 

 

Desired Skills

• Experience with early-stage manufacturing and new product delivery.
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing techniques.
• Experience working with MS Office/365, specifically excel for data tracking.

Soft Skills