Manufacturing Team Leader

Requisition Number: 67902

 

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. 

Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

We operate a large, 850,000 sq ft unionized plant, and we're looking for a talented individual to be part of our journey in redefining manufacturing excellence. At Corning, we believe in creating a sustainable future—clear blue skies are made here. Our commitment to environmental stewardship and cutting-edge technology sets us apart as a leader in the industry.

 

Scope of Position: This is a unique opportunity to gain cross-functional exposure across all facets of engineering, plant operations, and leadership. You'll explore the inner workings of our large-scale plant and acquire invaluable experience managing a team. We're looking for someone ready to dive into the intricacies of how our plant is designed and operates.

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively interact with engineering, quality, planning, plant leadership, and production/operations staff to meet production goals.
• Prioritize and execute production schedules based on product manufacturing, equipment efficiency, and material supply.
• Develop, implement, and sustain activities in the production area(s) to meet safety, quality, production, and cost objectives.
• Maintain manufacturing metrics tracking and reporting.
• Lead your team to achieve assignments using established goals, procedures, and policies.
• Manage a diverse group of skilled and semi-skilled employees, assigning tasks and checking work at frequent intervals.
• Oversee employee timecards and payroll.

 

Schedule & Hours: Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with rotating shifts every 7 days and a week off every 3 weeks:

• Day shift: 7 AM to 3 PM, followed by 1 day off
• Swing shift: 3 PM to 11 PM, followed by 2 consecutive days off
• Night shift: 11 PM to 7 AM, followed by 4 consecutive days off

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or STEM discipline. Leadership experience is desired but not required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to learn quickly, seek guidance, and apply solutions to minimize issues.
• Strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and partner to develop and integrate solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

 

Desired Skills:

• 2+ years of manufacturing and/or leadership experience preferred.
• Process orientation with a knack for finding ways to improve existing operations.