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

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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.

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Role Purpose

Serve as a Project Lead for Supply Chain initiatives, supporting the Project Manager and Supply Chain team in executing projects that align with divisional strategy, cost-reduction, and service-improvement goals. Assist with defining and managing project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, risk assessments, and communication plans while supporting the development of policies and processes that meet business needs. Monitor and report process performance, collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and quality, and help facilitate warehouse programs, including Health & Safety, ISO 14001/9001, and AEO, to ensure compliance and consistency. This role also supports the implementation of process changes and cross-functional projects while building project-management skills through hands‑on experience and guided development toward increasingly complex leadership responsibilities. Role can report into Corning Durham, NC or Tewksbury, MA.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the management of multiple projects to meet business and corporate goals.
• Assists in preparing business cases and gathering requirements with stakeholders.
• Documents project scope, objectives, and requirements as directed by the Project Manager.
• Helps track project budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Assists in organizing and managing project teams, coordinating resources as required.
• Develops and maintains project documentation (plans, risk logs, status reports).
• Contributes to governance structures and team meetings.
• Learns to coach and support team members under guidance.
• Participates in risk identification and implements basic mitigation strategies.
• Communicates project updates to team members and stakeholders.
• Supports contract management activities alongside GSM resources.
• Assists in lessons learned sessions and process improvement initiatives.
• Applies project management discipline and maintains awareness of best practices.
• Participates in Lean/Six Sigma/5S activities and audits as assigned.
• Assists in delivering training and ensuring mandatory training completion.
• Supports Warehouse Programs and benchmarks practices as assigned.
• Tracks and reports on performance metrics and critical success factors.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent).
• 5 years plus of e xperience working in manufacturing, operations, planning, engineering, or supply chain is 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) is a plus.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset; readiness to learn and take initiative.
• Cross-cultural awareness and adaptability.
• Desire to develop understanding of supply chain concepts, processes, and systems (APICS coursework a plus).
• Foundational project management skills; interest in growing as a project manager.
• 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.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$88,723.00-$121,995.00 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.

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, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
• 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.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis ofrace, 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] .

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh