Strategic Supply Chain Project Lead

Corning Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

Long-term incentives

401(k) match up to 4%

Medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

Disability

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking a Project Lead for Supply Chain initiatives to support the Project Manager and cross-functional teams. You will help define scope, timelines, and risk assessments while improving efficiency across warehousing, safety, and ISO programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration, budget tracking, and performance measurement with opportunities to grow into increasingly senior leadership responsibilities. This is a full-time position in the Durham/Tewksbury area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, planning, engineering, or supply chain preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and matrix environment.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities with guidance.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of project management tools (Microsoft Project or similar).
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset; readiness to learn and take initiative.
• Cross-cultural awareness and adaptability.
• Desire to develop understanding of supply chain concepts (APICS coursework a plus).
• Progress toward project management or supply chain certification (e.g., CAPM, APICS).
• Experience with ERP/WMS or logistics systems.
• Participation in Lean/Six Sigma/5S activities.
• Experience in cross-functional or international environments.
• AI fluency and learning agility to leverage AI in new ways.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects to meet business and corporate goals.
• Prepare business cases and gather requirements with stakeholders.
• Document project scope, objectives, and requirements.
• Track project budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Organize and manage project teams, coordinating resources as required.
• Develop and maintain project documentation (plans, risk logs, status reports).
• Contribute to governance structures and team meetings.
• Coach and support team members under guidance.
• Identify risks and implement basic mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project updates to team members and stakeholders.
• Support contract management activities alongside GSM resources.
• Participate in lessons learned sessions and process improvements.
• Apply project management discipline and best practices.
• Participate in Lean/Six Sigma/5S activities and audits.
• Deliver training and ensure mandatory training completion.
• Support Warehouse Programs and benchmark practices.
• Track and report performance metrics and critical success factors.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Cross-cultural awareness

Problem solving

APICS knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

ERP/WMS or logistics systems

Job description

Corning Inc. in Durham, NC is seeking a Project Lead for Supply Chain initiatives to support the Project Manager and cross-functional teams. You will help define scope, timelines, and risk assessments while improving efficiency across warehousing, safety, and ISO programs.

The role emphasizes collaboration, budget tracking, and performance measurement with opportunities to grow into increasingly senior leadership responsibilities. This is a full-time position in the Durham/Tewksbury area.