Team Leader

Corning • Newton, NC

103d • $79,166 - $108,854

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. Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry. This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science OR Bachelor of Arts OR 6+ Years in a Manufacturing environment.
• Computer skills (Excel - basic formulas and Word).

Nice To Haves

• Engineering or technical degree.
• 1-3 years' work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2-3 years previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the plant organization.
• Problem solving and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring personal and others' safety at the facility by adhering to safe work practices and proactively reporting any unsafe conditions.
• Oversees activities in production and/or warehouse to achieve production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
• Prioritize production schedules based on product induction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
• Adjust staffing and machine assignments to achieve optimal flow and efficiency.
• Develops and manages training plans for operators and support staff, ensuring ongoing job-related education and recognizing high performance.
• Achieve and maintain world class housekeeping and product flow standards.
• Manage employee time and attendance for timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Lead teams to accomplish objectives such as quality improvements, operating expenses, inventory targets, production goals, equipment run time, and on-time shipments.
• Understand cost drivers and manage to lowest cost / highest output impact decisions of team.
• Lead projects that have either direct impact on hourly staffing levels or improvement of flow through the process area.
• Support development Lean project teams that introduce new products or processes into the area.
• Participate in the Team Leader Continuous Improvement Team to improve plant operations.
• Develop and document procedure revisions for assigned areas. Identify and improve inefficiencies.
• Implement procedures in all production functions to meet and maintain ISO standards.
• Utilize capacity models to develop staffing and production plans.
• Identify production bottlenecks and manage resources to exploit the bottleneck.
• Investigate and implement assigned Corrective Actions.
• Reduce process variation and improve production yield.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs.
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Peer-to-peer recognition program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees