Night Shift Manufacturing Team Lead

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.

Role Purpose

Corning Incorporated is seeking an Operations Team Leader to join our Newton, NC cable manufacturing facility. In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee night-shift operations across key cable production processes — leading a team of 30–40 hourly associates and 2–3 Operations Coordinators with a focus on safety, performance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Own shift safety — ensure PPE compliance, enforce documented procedures, and proactively identify and resolve unsafe conditions for all employees on your team
• Drive production performance by managing schedules, staffing, and equipment assignments to optimize product flow, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency
• Develop and coach your team through structured training plans, performance accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement — including kaizen participation and lean project support
• Maintain world-class housekeeping and 5S standards; ensure ISO compliance across all production functions in your assigned area
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives including bottleneck identification, yield improvement, corrective action implementation, and new product or process introductions
• Understand key cost drivers and make informed decisions that balance lowest cost with highest output — including overtime management and labor/staffing optimization

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor of Science with 1 – 3 years in a manufacturing environment
• OR 3 -5 years work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated capacity to take initiative, provide direction, and drive successful outcomes in collaborative environments
• Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis and drive problem resolution in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with evolving priorities and changing business needs

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Engineering, Technology, Business or Physical sciences centered-degree
• 2-3 years previous supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all levels of a plant organization, from frontline employees to senior leadership

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.

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• 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.

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