Manufacturing Team Leader

Requisition Number: 79036

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

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Team Leader is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives are met. This role provides hands-on leadership to production teams, coordinates operational priorities, and drives continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, and workflow efficiency.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with manufacturing experience, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to work cross-functionally to solve problems and improve performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily activities in the forming area to meet production, quality, safety, and delivery goals.
• Provide direction, coaching, and support to employees in accordance with company policies and management expectations.
• Supervise team performance and promote accountability, engagement, and continuous development.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing methods, process flow, equipment effectiveness, labor utilization, and capacity.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, improve quality, and control cost.
• Support the introduction of new products, process changes, and operational improvements within the production area.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, environmental health and safety programs, quality standards, and standard operating procedures.
• Partners with cross-functional teams, including engineering, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and operations leadership, to resolve issues and improve overall performance.
• Communicate production updates, technical information, project status, and scheduling impacts to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Recommend improvements to departmental procedures, workflows, and team practices to support operational excellence.

Required Experience and Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in an engineering, business or relevant discipline, is strongly preferred. An equivalent combination of demonstrated leadership in manufacturing environments, progressive supervisory experience, and a strong working knowledge of labor relations will be considered. Candidates must be able to apply this experience effectively in a unionized and fast-paced operational setting.

• Prior manufacturing or leadership experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and work effectively in a collaborative manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements and driving operational results.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced production setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong technical aptitude and curiosity for manufacturing processes, equipment, and problem-solving.

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. 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

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 [email protected].