Team Leader - Manufacturing Process Supervisor

Corning • Town of Erwin, NY

5d • $63,086 - $86,743 • Onsite

About The Position

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. This role is for engineers who want to kickstart their career in manufacturing, where the real product, people, and challenges are, and grow into technical and operational leaders. The Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any engineering discipline (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Materials, Manufacturing, Electrical, etc.)
• Genuine interest in manufacturing, operations, and people leadership
• Willingness to learn quickly, ask questions, and apply solutions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
• Comfort making decisions in dynamic, real-time environments

Nice To Haves

• Engineering internships, co-ops, or undergraduate research
• Leadership experience in any form — Teaching Assistant, sports team captain, senior design / capstone project lead, student org officer, ROTC, resident advisor, part-time supervisory roles
• Exposure to lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement concepts
• Process-improvement mindset — you naturally look for "how can this be better?"

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 25–50 operators and technicians during your shift, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met
• Operate independently — make real-time decisions on staffing, line issues, and priorities, escalating when needed
• Partner with engineering, quality, planning, and plant leadership to solve problems and improve operations
• Track and report manufacturing metrics, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement
• Coach, develop, and recognize your team — your success is measured by theirs
• Manage day-to-day operations including task assignments, work checks, timecards, and payroll
• Deepen your process expertise by working hand-in-hand with engineers on technology hand-offs, troubleshooting, and improvement projects

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions
• Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Family building support
• Fitness programs
• Company-paid life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Disease management programs
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level