Quality Assurance Team Leader - Corning Incorporated : Job Details

Quality Assurance Team Leader

**Date:** Nov 26, 2024

**Location:** Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

**Company:** Corning

Requisition Number: 65890

Corning is vital to progress - in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we're always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers.

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, and automotive 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

**Role Purpose**

Frontline leadership for quality operations.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Lead shift operations to achieve production goals.

+ Provide focus and direction to production employees.

+ Manage resources (people, materials, equipment) to optimize throughput and quality.

+ Balance production with validation runs, equipment upgrades, process improvements and maintenance activities.

+ Meet all safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.

+ Create and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.

+ Build a culture of process discipline and change management.

+ Track and report production metrics.

+ Develop staffing and training plans for production operators.

+ Build effective relationships with operators and support groups.

+ Perform employee performance reviews. Administer feedback and recognition when appropriate.

+ Onboard and train production workforce, achieving maximum workforce flexibility.

**Experiences/Education - Required**

+ Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, or related technical field

+ Excellent verbal/written communication skills and presentation skills.

+ Ability to effectively coach, mentor, and lead subordinates, providing clear direction and establishing expectations.

+ Experience coordinating activities within functional responsibility and collaborating with support groups to achieve results.

+ Effective team building and conflict resolution skills

+ Process control and discipline

+ Flexible and adaptable; willing to work outside of role to move the team forward

+ Capacity and desire to learn and grow

+ Strong customer advocacy

**Work Hours**

+ Will be required to work 12 hour rotational shifts

**Experiences/Education - Desired**

+ Manufacturing and/or engineering experience preferred

+ Passion for ensuring a high level of quality and safety within the workplace

+ Experience in leading projects, people, processes (can be in community or internship experience)

+ Experience with early-stage manufacturing and new product delivery

+ FDA regulations and cGMP

**This position does not support immigration sponsorship.**

The range for this position is $61,849.00 - $85,043.00 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. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

? **Corning Puts YOU First!**

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning.

+ Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to ourand celebrates you and your colleagues' contributions.

+ Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.

+ Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career.

+ Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.

+ Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at.

**Nearest Major Market:** Saginaw