Manufacturing Team Leader

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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. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Supervisory responsibilities for cable operations and/or warehouse operations. The typical position will have supervisory responsibility for 30-70 hourly associates and 4-6 operations coordinators. There is an expectation that this individual may need to flex between shifts in accordance to business needs. This position is a part of the TCP Leadership team and reports directly into Operations. Incumbents in this position have the opportunity to progress to various other roles (i.e. Facilities, Engineering, Supply Chain, Technology, and Division Engineering).

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety first: Work safely and keep a safe work environment for yourself, your team, and visitors. Report unsafe conditions proactively.

• Production results: Plan and run activities in the production area or warehouse to meet or exceed production, quality, and cost goals.
• Lead and develop people: Coach, train, and develop employees to own their performance. Build a challenging work environment and recognize high performers.
• Open communication: Build a culture of honest, open communication and employee involvement so every team member is a partner in the business.
• Scheduling and staffing: Prioritize production schedules based on product induction, equipment efficiency, and material supply. Adjust staffing and machine assignments to keep flow efficient. Use capacity models to build staffing and production plans.
• Training and daily operations: Build and manage training plans for operators and support staff. Maintain world-class housekeeping and product flow standards, and manage time and attendance for accurate payroll.
• Continuous improvement projects: Lead projects that improve flow or affect hourly staffing, such as distribution flow optimization. Support Lean teams introducing new products or processes, and join the Team Leader Continuous Improvement Team.
• Cost and performance: Understand cost drivers and make lowest-cost, highest-output decisions. Work toward team and division goals for quality, operating expense, inventory, equipment run time, and on-time shipments.
• Bottlenecks and yield: Find production bottlenecks and manage resources around them. Spot inefficiencies, reduce process variation, and improve yield.
• Procedures and compliance: Develop and document procedure revisions, and implement them to meet and maintain ISO standards. Investigate and carry out assigned corrective actions.

Experiences/Education – Required

• Bachelor Degree Or Minimum 6 years in a Manufacturing environment
• Computer skills (Excel – basic formulas and Word)
• Night Shift- 7:00 pm to 7:00 am 2-2-3 rotational shift 

Experiences/Education – Desired

• Business, Engineering or technical degree 
• 2 years of supervisory experience 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $88,942.00 - $122,295.00 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. 

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A job that shapes a life.  

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.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 

We prohibit 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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at View email address on corningjobs.corning.com .