Warehouse Lead

Corning • Phoenix, AZ

4d • $28 - $31

About The Position

The Warehouse Lead owns day-to-day execution on the warehouse floor and sets the standard for a best-in-class warehouse. The role drives safe, accurate, and on-time material flow in support of production, receiving, inventory control, shipping, and transportation. The lead guides the team with clear priorities, standard work, and visual management, maintains audit readiness and financial accountability, and translates daily execution into consistent, measurable results.

The position is part of Corning’s Solar business, which manufactures polysilicon, solar wafers, and photovoltaic modules. The role requires effective work in a fast-paced warehouse environment and includes lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of warehouse operations experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience in a warehouse, logistics, or related environment.
• Experience with inventory management systems and basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office, WMS, or ERP systems.
• Forklift certification, or willingness and ability to obtain required certification.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform essential job functions, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• English proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or relevant certification.
• Warehouse operations experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Model expectations for safety, attendance, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Lead structured daily startup huddles covering safety, priorities, staffing, and prior-day performance.
• Promote a team culture of ownership, respect, accountability, and collaboration.
• Coach associates in real time and provide ongoing development feedback.
• Promptly escalate operational risks and performance concerns using relevant facts and recommended next steps.
• Identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions as part of continuous improvement efforts.
• Support consistent material availability for production and proactively address potential shortages.
• Prioritize work according to production schedules, customer requirements, and inbound and outbound commitments.
• Monitor workload throughout the shift and coordinate labor based on operational needs.
• Promptly resolve shortages, inventory discrepancies, and process interruptions, and support root-cause analysis.
• Ensure inbound and outbound transactions are accurate, system-confirmed, and completed according to established timelines.
• Monitor daily performance against established KPIs and address performance gaps as appropriate.
• Follow and reinforce approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure material movements are scanned and recorded accurately using approved RF devices and systems.
• Maintain clear and accurate labeling on pallets, storage locations, and PSA areas.
• Keep huddle boards, replenishment boards, and other visual controls current and accessible.
• Reinforce established 5S and housekeeping standards throughout warehouse areas.
• Train new hires on warehouse processes, systems, and safety requirements using approved SOPs and training materials.
• Maintain and update the cross-training matrix to support appropriate coverage across warehouse functions.
• Conduct routine process observations and document training progress and effectiveness.
• Support verification of associate competency in picking locations, PSA locations, inventory procedures, receiving processes, RF scanning and system transactions, material handling equipment operation, and safety standards.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
• Company matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when the employee contributes at least 6% of pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family building support.
• Fitness benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Disability benefits.
• Disease management programs.
• Paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED