Manufacturing Lead

Corning Inc.; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 99,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

100% company-paid pension

401(k) matching

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off and parental leave

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Vandergrift, PA, is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to supervise frontline operators, coordinate daily production, and ensure safe, high-quality execution. The role emphasizes training, troubleshooting, and close collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline and at least 3 years in manufacturing settings, with strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, technical, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, or related industrial environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.
• Assign work, monitor workflow, and ensure readiness to support the daily schedule.
• Reinforce adherence to standard work, safety procedures, and production documentation.
• Train and coach operators on equipment use and safety practices.
• Provide first-line troubleshooting for production and equipment issues.
• Support in-process inspection, shift communications, and production reporting.
• Identify recurring floor-level issues and support continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Quality & safety

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical, or related discipline

Job description

The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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.

Requisition Number: 76303 The company built on breakthroughs. Join us. 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

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN VANDERGRIFT, PA

Role Purpose

The Manufacturing Lead provides frontline supervision to production operators, ensuring safe and effective daily operations through workflow coordination, adherence to standard work, operator training support, and timely escalation of equipment, process, and quality concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities for frontline operators to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.
• Assign work, monitor workflow, and ensure labor, materials, and line readiness support the daily production schedule.
• Reinforce adherence to standard work, safety procedures, quality requirements, and production documentation practices.
• Train and coach operators on equipment use, work instructions, safe practices, and expected production standards.
• Provide first-line troubleshooting support for production and equipment issues and elevate concerns to engineering, quality, maintenance, or site leadership as needed.
• Support in-process inspection, shift communication, and production reporting to maintain continuity and traceability.
• Identify recurring floor-level issues and support continuous improvement efforts to improve safety, quality, and workflow.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering, Technical, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 yrs experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, warehouse, or other industrial environments required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate clearly.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a production environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, coordinate workflow, and respond to changing production demands.

Experience Preferred

• Experience working in glass manufacturing, automated equipment, or window/IGU production.
• Experience leading or coordinating frontline production work in a manufacturing setting.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $98,662.00 - $135,660.00 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 [e-mail].