Team Leader

Corning•Town of Erwin, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. Their technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. This role is a unique opportunity to gain cross-functional exposure across all facets of engineering, plant operations, and leadership within a large, 850,000 sq ft unionized plant. The position offers invaluable experience managing a team and understanding the intricacies of plant design and operations, contributing to Corning's commitment to a sustainable future and manufacturing excellence.

Requirements

Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Willingness to learn quickly, seek guidance, and apply solutions to minimize issues.
Strong decision-making skills.
Ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries and partner to develop and integrate solutions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a technical or STEM discipline
2+ years of manufacturing and/or leadership experience preferred.
Process orientation with a knack for finding ways to improve existing operations.

Responsibilities

Collaboratively interact with engineering, quality, planning, plant leadership, and production/operations staff to meet production goals.
Prioritize and execute production schedules based on product manufacturing, equipment efficiency, and material supply.
Develop, implement, and sustain activities in the production area(s) to meet safety, quality, production, and cost objectives.
Maintain manufacturing metrics tracking and reporting.
Lead your team to achieve assignments using established goals, procedures, and policies.
Manage a diverse group of skilled and semi-skilled employees, assigning tasks and checking work at frequent intervals.
Oversee employee timecards and payroll.