Team Leader

Team Leader

Join Corning, 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. With our people, we break through limitations and expectations every day, helping move our company, and the world, forward.

Corning's businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with :

Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

Role Purpose

The rotational Team Lead will serve as a flexible leader supporting multiple operations, sections, and value streams across the facility as needed. This role reports directly to the Continuous Improvement Engineering team and contributes to strategic improvement initiatives as needed, driving operational excellence through cross-functional collaboration.

Key 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 and implement LEAN training principles for production / operations teams.

Build effective relationships with operators and support groups.

Administer feedback and recognition when appropriate.

Train production workforce, achieving maximum workforce flexibility.

Work Hours

Rotating Shift (2-3-2).

Flexible hours will be required to support weekend / evenings operations requirements (including coverage for shift supervisors on 12hr shift rotation as needed).

Education & Experience

Strong preference towards Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related technical field.

Previous leadership experience (work, school, community).

2+ years experience within manufacturing / engineering environment.

Required Skills

Excellent verbal / written communication skills 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, ethics, integrity, and leadership.

Effective team building across operations.

Process control and discipline.

Capacity to learn and grow.

Strong customer advocacy.

Desired Skills

Experience with early-stage manufacturing and new product delivery.

Experience with LEAN manufacturing techniques.

Experience working with MS Office / 365, specifically Excel for data tracking.

Soft Skills

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.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $61,849.00 - $85,043.00 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.

Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. Corning prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.