Cleaning & Packaging Team Leader

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. Our Solar business delivers industry-leading, U.S.-made solar components, manufacturing hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules to serve growing energy demand.

About the role

Direct team operations to achieve Cost, Quality, Health, and Safety objectives. Execute the plant plan objectives at the tactical level focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift operations to achieve production goals.
• Provide focus and direction to production employees.
• Manage resources (people, materials, equipment) to optimize throughput and quality.
• Balance production with validation runs, equipment upgrades, process improvements, and maintenance activities.
• Meet all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Build a culture of process discipline and change management.
• Track and report production metrics.
• Develop staffing and training plans for production operators.
• Build effective relationships with operators and support groups.
• Perform employee performance reviews.
• Administer feedback and recognition when appropriate.
• Onboard and train production workforce, achieving maximum workforce flexibility.

Requirements

• 2+ years of manufacturing and engineering experience.
• Leadership experience (work, school, community).

Skills

• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and lead subordinates, providing clear direction and establishing expectations.
• Experience coordinating activities within functional responsibility and collaborating with support groups to achieve results.
• Character ethic, integrity, and leadership.
• Effective team building.
• Process control and discipline.
• Capacity to learn and grow.
• Strong customer advocacy.
• Experience with early-stage manufacturing and new product delivery (desired).
• FDA regulations and cGMP (desired).
• Effective team leadership.
• Flexible and adaptable; willing to work outside of role to move the team forward.
• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal.
• Conflict management.

Schedule

• 2-3-2 rotating schedule.
• Flexible hours may be required to support weekend/evenings operations, including coverage for shift supervisors on 12hr shift rotation as needed.

Pay

The range for this position is $63,086.00 - $86,743.00 assuming full-time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.
• Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan (total contributions can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on age and years of service).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid parental leave and family building support.
• Fitness benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability.
• Disease management programs.
• Paid time off and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.