Machining Team Leader

Requisition Number: 73539

 

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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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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 Machining Team Leader provides frontline leadership for production operations within the machining environment. Their objectives are to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing performance across a rotating shift environment. This role is responsible for directing daily activities, developing employees, and optimizing the use of people, equipment, and materials to meet production, quality, and delivery goals. The Team Leader builds a disciplined, high‑performance culture by driving process adherence, supporting continuous improvement, and fostering strong collaboration between production operators and cross‑functional support teams. Through effective coaching, communication, and problem-solving, the Team Leader strengthens workforce capability and enables consistent, predictable operations in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting. 

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 staffing and training plans for production operators. 
• Build effective relationships with operators and support groups.
• Perform employee performance reviews.  Administer feedback and recognition when appropriate.
• Onboard and train production workforce, achieving maximum workforce flexibility.
• Execute operating plan to achieve team objectives
• Provide immediate supervision to subordinates to execute assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies

Work Hours

• Rotating 12‑hour shift schedule (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am) following a 2‑3‑2 pattern, alternating between day and night shifts every two weeks.
  
• Flexibility required to support weekend or evening operational needs, including occasional coverage for shift supervisors on the 12‑hour rotation when necessary.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related technical field
  
• 2+ years of manufacturing and engineering experience. 
  
• Leadership experience (work, school, community)

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and lead subordinates, prov