Machining Team Leader (Hemlock, MI, US, 48626)

<p><span style="">Requisition Number: 75199</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><strong>The company built on breakthroughs. ​  <br>Join us.​            </strong>              </span></p> <p><span style="">                                                    </span></p> <p><span style="">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.  ​  </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">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. ​  </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">​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.​ </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">​Come break through with us.  </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">Our Solar business delivers industry leading, U.S.-made solar components. We manufacture hyper-pure polysilicon, high-quality solar wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, leveraging our leadership in advanced manufacturing to serve growing energy demand. You will be a part of advancing critical U.S. supply chains and delivering unmatched quality and reliability to customers. </span></p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px">Role Purpose</H2> </div><div><p><span style="">The machining team leader will serve as frontline leadership for the machining operations team.  This role is responsible for directing daily activities, developing employees, and optimizing the use of people, equipment, and materials to meet production, quality, and delivery goals. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px">Key Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style=""><span style="">Lead shift operations to achieve production goals. </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Provide focus and direction to production employees. </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Manage resources (people, materials, equipment) to optimize throughput and quality. </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Balance production with validation runs, equipment upgrades, process improvements and maintenance activities. </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Meet all safety, environmental and regulatory requirements. </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Create and maintain a safe working environment for all employees. </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Build a culture of process discipline and change management. </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Track and report production metrics. </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Develop staffing and training plans for production operators. </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Build effective relationships with operators and support groups.</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Perform employee performance reviews.  Administer feedback and recognition when appropriate.</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Onboard and train production workforce, achieving maximum workforce flexibility.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px">Work Hours</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style=""><span style="">Rotating 12‑hour shift schedule (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am) following a 2‑3‑2 pattern, alternating between day and night shifts every two weeks.<br></span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Flexibility required to support weekend or evening operational needs, including occasional coverage for shift supervisors on the 12‑hour rotation when necessary.</span><span style=""> </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px">Education &amp; Experience</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style=""><span style="">2+ years of manufacturing or engineering experience. </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Leadership experience (work, school, community).</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px">Required Skills</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style=""><span style="">Excellent verbal/written communication skills and presentation skills.</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and lead subordinates, providing clear direction and establishing expectations.</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Experience coordinating activities within functional responsibility and collaborating with support groups to achieve results.</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Character ethic, integrity, and leadership </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Effective team building </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Process control and discipline </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Capacity to learn and grow </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Strong customer advocacy</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px">Desired Skills</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style=""><span style="">Experience with early-stage manufacturing and new product delivery </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">FDA regulations and cGMP</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px">Soft Skills</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style=""><span style="">Effective team leadership <br></span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Flexible and adaptable; willing to work outside of role to move the team forward <br></span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Excellent communications skills, written and verbal <br></span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Conflict management</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><strong>This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">The range for this position is <span id="cke_bm_45142S" style="display:none"> </span>$63,086.00 - $86,743.00 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. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><strong>​</strong></span></p> <p><span style=""><strong>A job that shapes a life.  </strong></span></p> <p><span style=""><strong>Corning offers you the total package.  </strong></span></p> <p> </p> <div> <p><span style="">Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.</span></p> <ul> <li style=""><span style="">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.</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">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.</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">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.  </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">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. </span></li> </ul> <p style=""> </p> </div> <p><span style="">We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">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 <a href="mailto:accommodations@corning.com?subject=Corning%20Accommodations">accommodations@corning.com</a>.</span></p>