Team Leader II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonuses

Pension plan

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee recognition program

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Vineland, NJ, is seeking a supervising manufacturing professional to coordinate daily operations, ensure safety and quality, and lead teams on rotating schedules.

The role emphasizes developing staff, resolving production issues, and driving improvements across manufacturing metrics. Candidates should have 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment and be capable of multitasking under changing shift patterns.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 3-5 years of experience supervising in manufacturing
• Experience working on technical problems or teams
• Ability to work rotating hours, shifts, and days
• Building effective teams, conflict management, developing direct reports and others
• Must be able to multitask and delegate
• Must be able to apply critical thinking to solve problems
• Proactive approach to production floor issues

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of employees and process/equipment
• Provide daily leadership to meet manufacturing schedules
• Prioritize workload to meet demand and maximize efficiency
• Assign tasks, give direction and check work
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, planning to meet goals
• Handle timecards and payroll interface logistics
• Recommend and support process/equipment improvements
• Maintain manufacturing metrics tracking and reporting
• Lead manufacturing team meetings
• Drive continuous improvement of efficiency and workflow
• Develop employees’ team skills through training and coaching
• Contribute to company goals and objectives
• Manage special projects from Manufacturing Department Head/Manager
• Implement corrective actions for process deviations or safety issues
• Evaluate shift team and delegate accountability

Skills

Team leadership

Conflict management

Multitasking

Delegation

Critical thinking

Proactive problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate degree preferred

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.

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

Scope of Position:

In this role, you are responsible for coordinating and supervising manufacturing operations and support functions to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role provides daily direction to employees, ensures adherence to company policies and operating procedures, supports production goals and key performance metrics, and promotes accountability, workforce development, and continuous improvement.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• You will need to ensure the safety of employees and process/equipment
• Daily leadership to meet manufacturing schedules and deadlines
• Prioritize workload to meet demand and maximize manufacturing efficiency
• Assign specific tasks, provide direction and check work
• Interact cooperatively with engineering, quality, planning, etc. to meet goals
• Handle employee timecards and payroll interface logistics
• Recommend and support process/equipment improvements
• Maintain manufacturing metrics tracking and reporting
• Lead or facilitate manufacturing related team meetings
• Continuous improvement of efficiencies and workflow to improve overall performance
• Initiate and/or suggest opportunities to develop employees’ team skills
• Train and develop employees on a regular basis
• Contribute to company’s identified goals and objectives
• Handle special projects as assigned by the Manufacturing Department Head/Manager
• Implement corrective action related to process variations, equipment malfunctions, or operations endangering the safety of personnel or facility
• Evaluate shift team and individual performance and delegate responsibility, authority, and accountability accordingly

Hours of work/work schedule:

• Schedule may include rotating 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, subject to change
• Shifts may include 5 on 2 off (8-hour), or 2 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, 2 on 3 off; every other weekend off (12-hour)

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma
• 3-5 years of experience supervising in manufacturing
• Experience working on technical problems or teams
• Ability to work rotating hours, shifts, and days
• Building effective teams, conflict management, developing both direct reports and others
• Must be able to multitask and delegate
• Must be able to apply critical thinking to solve problems
• Proactive approach to production floor issues

Desired Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
• Associates with3-5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Experience working within a union facility
• Glass manufacturing
• Mechanical background

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is$88,942.00-$122,295.00 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 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] .