Warehouse Team Lead

Requisition Number: 65848

 

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.

Scope of Position:

Supervisory responsibilities for cable operations and/or warehouse operations.  The typical position will have supervisory responsibility for 20-40 hourly associates and 2-4 production/warehouse coordinators.  

 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) and/or warehouse to meet or exceed production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
• Develop, train, and coach employees to be responsible and accountable for their individual and team performance. Create a work environment that is challenging and meaningful. Recognize and reward high performance.
• Encourage and develop an environment of constant, open, and honest communication. Develop employee involvement to ensure every employee is a partner in the business.
• Cross-train associates, adjust staffing and work station assignments to achieve optimal flow and efficiency.
• Develop and manage training plans for operators and support personnel for the team. Ensure all employees are continually provided with appropriate job-related training and education.
• Achieve and maintain world class housekeeping and product flow standards.
• Manage employee time and attendance for timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Lead, coach, and participate within teams to accomplish individual, departmental, and divisional objectives. Objectives may include quality improvements, operating expenses, inventory targets, production goals, equipment run time, and on-time shipments.
• Understand cost drivers and manage to lowest cost / highest output impact decisions of team.

Projects involved in:

• Lead projects that have either direct impact on hourly staffing levels or improvement of flow through the process area (For Example: Distribution Flow Optimization).
• Support development of and participate in Lean project teams that introduce significant new products or processes into the area (not projects that are modifications to an existing product).
• Participate in the Continuous Leadership Improvement courses to help improve overall plant operations and morale.
• Develop and document procedure revisions for assigned areas.
• Implement procedures in all production/warehouse functions to meet and maintain ISO standards.
• Identify areas of inefficient operation and implement improvements.
• Utilize capacity models to develop staffing and production plans.
• Identify process bottlenecks and manage resources to help problem solve.
• Investigate and implement assigned Corrective Actions.
• Reduce proc