Logistics Team Leader

Requisition Number: 76097

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
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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.  ​  

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

​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. And so much more.​   

Come break through with us.  

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, automotive, and solar 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 
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Role Purpose

The Logistics Optimization Lead supports the Logistics Supervisor by coordinating and providing front-line oversight of daily activities within Receiving and Stockroom areas. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient receipt, transfer, storage, distribution, and inventory accuracy of materials throughout the facility. The Logistics Optimization Lead supports the Logistics Supervisor by coordinating and providing front-line oversight of daily activities within Receiving and Stockroom areas. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient receipt, transfer, storage, distribution, and inventory accuracy of materials throughout the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide front-line supervision of all activities related to receiving transfers and inventory accuracy within Receiving and Stockroom areas.
• Assign personnel to offload all incoming material in a timely manner and ensure proper routing within the facility.
• Coordinate the distribution of MRO items to customers throughout the facility in an expedient and efficient manner.
• Ensure raw material components are picked and delivered to Manufacturing areas without causing production interruptions.
• Maintain accurate inventory by supporting and monitoring the cycle count program to meet departmental goals.
• Perform area inspections and audits as required to ensure housekeeping standards are maintained and safety violations are eliminated.
• Oversee compliance with established procedures, policies, and work instructions.
• Administer and execute policies and procedures that affect assigned employees and daily operations.
• Direct daily activities and assess employee performance to ensure efficient operations and achieve department goals.
• Meet operational goals within established criteria for time, cost, and quality.
• Interact with employees, peers, and leadership to ensure continuity of operations and effective communication across functions.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and materials as required.
• Lead small- to medium-sized projects focused on improving operational efficiency, material flow, and inventory accuracy.
• Provide feedback, coaching, and day-to-day support to employees to encourage performance, accountability, and adherence to process.

Key Stakeholders

• Division integrated planning / IBP / S&OE (as applicable)
• Site leadership and production planning (including Fairport, NY)
• Engineering (process, equipment, industrial)
• Commercial / product management (demand and launch assumptions)
• Finance (capex cases, cost trade-offs)
• Procurement / supplier management

Working conditions

• Travel: Negligible
• Onsite expectation: Based in Fairport, NY.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience working in supply chain, shipping & receiving, stockroom, inventory control, or material movement processes in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory accuracy and cycle count practices.
• Working knowledge of safety, housekeeping, and compliance requirements in warehouse/logistics operations.
• Previous experience with ERP systems such as SAP or EWM.
• Physical ability to walk, lift 25 lbs., and stand for extended periods.

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead front-line personnel and support operational improvements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and escalate as needed.
• Effective prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $75,761.00 - $104,172.00 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. 

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 us.fitly.work .