<p>Requisition Number: 73613</p> <p>The company built on breakthroughs.</p> <p>Join us.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Come break through with us.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>We are seeking a results-driven Team Leader to lead cable operations and/or warehouse operations within our facility. This role has supervisory responsibility for 30-70 hourly associates and 4-6 Operations Coordinators and plays a critical role as part of the TCP Leadership Team, reporting directly to Operations.</p> <p>This position offers strong career growth opportunities with potential advancement into Facilities, Engineering, Supply Chain, Technology, or Division Engineering roles.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <p>Safety & Compliance</p> <ul> <li>Lead by example in maintaining a safe work environment for all employees and visitors </li><li>Ensure compliance with all safety policies and proactively identify and report unsafe conditions </li><li>Promote safe work practices across all operations </li></ul> <p>Operations & Performance</p> <ul> <li>Manage daily production and/or warehouse activities to meet or exceed production, quality, and cost goals </li><li>Prioritize production schedules based on product induction, equipment efficiency, and material availability </li><li>Adjust staffing and equipment assignments to optimize workflow and efficiency </li><li>Identify production bottlenecks and manage resources to maximize throughput </li><li>Utilize capacity models to develop staffing and production plans </li><li>Achieve and maintain world-class housekeeping and product flow standards </li></ul> <p>Leadership & People Development</p> <ul> <li>Develop, train, coach, and hold employees accountable for individual and team performance </li><li>Create a challenging, engaging, and meaningful work environment </li><li>Recognize and reward high performance </li><li>Foster open, honest, and continuous communication </li><li>Encourage employee involvement and partnership in business outcomes </li><li>Manage employee time and attendance to ensure accurate and timely payroll </li></ul> <p>Continuous Improvement & Projects</p> <ul> <li>Lead projects impacting hourly staffing levels or improving process flow (e.g., distribution flow optimization) </li><li>Support Lean project teams introducing new products or processes </li><li>Participate in the Team Leader Continuous Improvement Team to enhance overall plant performance </li><li>Reduce process variation and improve production yield </li><li>Investigate and implement corrective actions </li></ul> <p>Quality & Systems</p> <ul> <li>Develop, document, and implement procedure revisions for assigned areas </li><li>Ensure all production functions comply with and maintain ISO standards </li><li>Identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable operational improvements </li><li>Understand cost drivers and make decisions that balance lowest cost with highest output impact </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts or related field</p> <ul> <li>2+ years manufacturing experience or military experience in a technical environment </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor of Science (Engineering or technical) </li><li>3+ years work experience in a manufacturing environment </li><li>2+ years previous supervisory experience </li><li>Certified Green Belt </li><li>2+ years experience with industrial labor relations (union or union-free) </li><li>Ability to communicate with all levels of the plant organization </li></ul> <p>Why Join Us?</p> <ul> <li>Leadership role with significant operational impact </li><li>Career advancement opportunities across multiple disciplines </li><li>Collaborative, continuous-improvement-driven culture </li><li>Opportunity to lead large teams and high-visibility projects </li></ul>