Manufacturing Team Leader: Lead Daily Ops & Continuous Improvement

Corning Inc.; Town of Canton (NY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Company-paid pension

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Corning Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to guide daily operations in a high‑volume facility in the United States. You will drive safety, quality, productivity and on‑time delivery while leading production teams and coordinating cross‑functional priorities.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on manufacturing leadership, a continuous improvement mindset, and a track record of reducing waste and improving process efficiency through coaching and data‑driven problem solving.

Qualifications

• 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.
• U.S. citizen status documentation may be required to comply with government contract requirements.

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing expertise

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Corning Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Team Leader to guide daily operations in a high‑volume facility in the United States. You will drive safety, quality, productivity and on‑time delivery while leading production teams and coordinating cross‑functional priorities.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on manufacturing leadership, a continuous improvement mindset, and a track record of reducing waste and improving process efficiency through coaching and data‑driven problem solving.