Maintenance Team Leader

Corning•Hemlock, MI

About The Position

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 Maintenance Team Leader will provide proactive leadership and direction for all plant maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and a strong safety-first culture. This role drives maintenance excellence by optimizing resources, fostering team development, and promoting continuous improvement to support production goals and exceed customer expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related technical field and 2+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
In Lieu of a bachelor's degree a 5 + years of direct supervision of maintenance employees in a fast-paced production environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
Proven ability to coach, mentor, and lead maintenance teams, setting clear expectations and driving accountability for results.
Experience collaborating across departments to align maintenance priorities with production goals and resolve issues quickly.
Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision-making while fostering a positive, safety-first culture.
Strong commitment to process discipline, ensuring compliance with maintenance procedures and continuous improvement practices.
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving technologies and processes.
Focused on delivering reliable service and support to internal production teams, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Experience with overseeing maintenance teams during production ramping/fast-paced environment.
Experience training, mentoring and team building.
Experience with CMMS Software (Maximo) for tracking equipment maintenance.
Journeyman experience in applicable trade.
Positive Attitude: Maintains optimism and motivates the team during challenges.
Initiative and Commitment: Takes ownership and drives solutions proactively.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Builds trust and works effectively with other departments.
Flexibility: Adapts to changing priorities and steps in where needed.
Organized: Keeps tasks, schedules, and documentation clear and efficient.
Conflict Resolution: Addresses issues constructively to maintain team harmony.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee shift maintenance operations, ensuring alignment with production targets and operational priorities.
Provide clear direction and prioritize tasks for maintenance team members during each shift.
Effectively manage personnel, materials, and equipment to maximize uptime, throughput, and maintenance quality while controlling costs.
Ensure all preventive, reactive, and predictive maintenance tasks are completed safely and meet or exceed internal production requirements.
Maintain strict compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards during all maintenance operations.
Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring all team members adhere to established protocols.
Foster a positive team culture while driving process discipline and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor and report key maintenance metrics to leadership, ensuring alignment with production performance goals.
Develop staffing strategies, training programs, and tooling requirements to maintain a skilled and prepared workforce.
Build strong collaborative relationships with operators, stakeholders, and management to support operational success.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback and recognition to drive employee growth and engagement.
Lead onboarding and training for hourly maintenance employees to ensure quick integration and operational readiness.

Benefits

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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