Warehouse Lead: Team-Driven, On-Time Material Flow

Corning, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses and long-term RI

401(k) matching up to 4%

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

Corning, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) seeks a Warehouse Lead to manage day-to-day operations on the warehouse floor, ensuring safe, accurate, and on-time material flow to support production, receiving, inventory control, shipping, and transportation.

The role leads the team through clear priorities, standard work, and visual management, maintaining audit readiness and financial accountability. The position emphasizes safe startup huddles, coaching, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or relevant certification preferred.
• At least 2 years of warehouse operations experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience in a warehouse, logistics, or related environment.
• Experience with inventory management systems and basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office, WMS, or ERP systems.
• Forklift certification or willingness and ability to obtain required certification.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Model expectations for safety, attendance, accuracy, and professionalism.
• Lead structured daily startup huddles covering safety, priorities, staffing, and prior day performance.
• Promote a team culture of ownership, respect, accountability, and collaboration.
• Coach associates in real time and provide ongoing development feedback.
• Escalate operational risks and performance concerns promptly, using relevant facts and recommended next steps.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Ensure inbound and outbound transactions are accurate, system-confirmed, and completed according to established timelines.
• Monitor daily performance against established KPIs and address performance gaps as appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Attendance

Accuracy

Coaching

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Corning, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) seeks a Warehouse Lead to manage day-to-day operations on the warehouse floor, ensuring safe, accurate, and on-time material flow to support production, receiving, inventory control, shipping, and transportation.

The role leads the team through clear priorities, standard work, and visual management, maintaining audit readiness and financial accountability. The position emphasizes safe startup huddles, coaching, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities