Team Leader II
About The Position
Corning is a world leader in materials science, known for its innovation in glass, ceramics, and related materials. The company's technologies impact various sectors, including life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. Corning is seeking a Team Leader II to coordinate and supervise manufacturing operations and support functions, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role involves providing daily direction to employees, enforcing company policies, supporting production goals, and fostering workforce development and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 3-5 years of experience supervising in manufacturing
- Experience working on technical problems or teams
- Ability to work rotating hours, shifts, and days
- Skills in building effective teams, conflict management, and developing both direct reports and others
- Must be able to multitask and delegate
- Must be able to apply critical thinking to solve problems
- Proactive approach to production floor issues
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
- Associates with 3-5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing
- Experience working within a union facility
- Glass manufacturing experience
- Mechanical background
- Safety, health, & environmental compliance
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety of employees and process/equipment
- Provide daily leadership to meet manufacturing schedules and deadlines
- Prioritize workload to meet demand and maximize manufacturing efficiency
- Assign specific tasks, provide direction, and check work
- Interact cooperatively with engineering, quality, planning, etc., to meet goals
- Handle employee timecards and payroll interface logistics
- Recommend and support process/equipment improvements
- Maintain manufacturing metrics tracking and reporting
- Lead or facilitate manufacturing-related team meetings
- Continuously improve efficiencies and workflow to improve overall performance
- Initiate and/or suggest opportunities to develop employees’ team skills
- Train and develop employees on a regular basis
- Contribute to company’s identified goals and objectives
- Handle special projects as assigned by the Manufacturing Department Head/Manager
- Implement corrective action related to process variations, equipment malfunctions, or operations endangering the safety of personnel or facility
- Evaluate shift team and individual performance and delegate responsibility, authority, and accountability accordingly
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
- 100% company-paid pension benefit
- Matching contributions to 401(k) savings plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Family building support
- Fitness benefits
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disease management programs
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
