About the position
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. 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. As a manufacturing shift leader, you will be responsible for the direct supervision of all shift employees, performance of their assigned production crew, and meeting the associated departmental and team goals. You will lead the achievement of quality, safety, delivery, productivity & cost goals for the area and drive continuous improvement using lean manufacturing principles.
Responsibilities
- Manage and own all aspects of manufacturing performance for assigned shift.
- Develop and execute strategies to continuously improve manufacturing performance in a safe and cost-effective manner.
- Establish area and individual objectives, monitor performance, and provide feedback and coaching to ensure objectives are met.
- Direct, mentor and develop manufacturing leads in achieving area and plant goals.
- Own and lead a robust daily management paradigm with embedded problem-solving to drive accountability and achievement of metrics.
- Collaborate with functional groups such as EHS, Product Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operational Excellence to achieve area performance goals.
- Lead projects, direct and facilitate problem-solving, and utilize lean manufacturing and digital tools to improve performance.
- Manage area budget to achieve forecasted spend.
- Manage area staffing to ensure achievement of area and plant objectives.
- Positively model and champion a results-oriented accountability culture.
- Create an environment that encourages and supports employee participation through involvement in problem-solving, decision-making, and implementing change.
- Maintain high employee morale in an environment of dynamic production load requirements and technological changes.
- Implement standards contained in company's 'Codes of Business Ethics & Conduct.'
- Interface with lead management team in the development, implementation, and maintenance of plant policy.
- Support production activities as required.
Requirements
- BS or BA Degree (prefer technical field of study)
- 3 years minimum of management/technical experience in a high-volume manufacturing and/or molding environment OR equivalent military service and leadership experience.
- Must be willing to work 12-hour night shift on 2-2-3 schedule (includes weekends & Holidays).
Nice-to-haves
- Prior manufacturing experience.
- Experience in team building and employee development.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to quickly make risk-based decisions and prioritize work.
- Understanding of manufacturing support systems and software (ERP, MES, etc.).
- High degree of computer literacy.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
- Company-paid pension benefit.
- Paid parental leave.
- Family building support.
- Fitness programs.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Disability benefits.
- PTO.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
