Area Lead

Date: Apr 22, 2024

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27712

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 63162

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.

As a leading developer, manufacturer, and global supplier of scientific laboratory products for 100 years, Corning’s Life Sciences segment collaborates with researchers seeking new approaches to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and compress timelines in the drug discovery process. Using unique expertise in the fields of materials science, surface science, optics, biochemistry and biology, the segment provides innovative solutions that improve productivity and enable breakthrough discoveries.

Purpose of this position:

• Directs and supports Manufacturing Associates in daily production activities to ensure smooth product flow and successful execution of production orders.

• Provides troubleshooting for basic equipment faults and works with technicians and engineering as appropriate.

• Leads machine training and completes training assessments for sign offs, conducts documents training, ensures compliance with established procedures, maintains line process documentation, and coordinates product and associate scheduling with other area leads, manufacturing leads, engineering, and supervisors.

This position includes significant duties such as :

• Operates each piece of line equipment, rotation operation duties in accordance with shift schedule, to include but not limited to: monitoring output quality/quantity; troubleshooting; making necessary (basic) machine/parameters adjustments where applicable; alleviating minor jams on production line and auxiliary equipment, including injection molding machines, etc.

• Balances time on the production line between production needs and Area Lead.

• Interfaces with operations team leadership communicating key production issues of their line to the team.

• Directs the prioritization of production activities for assigned work area, including resource allocation and accounting for daily staffing numbers at Shift Start-up Meetings.

• Monitors team performance to ensure line performance, compliance to work instructions, the quality plan, and plant-wide policy requirements.

• Provides and coordinates the training of associates in their assigned area(s) ensuring timely and accurate training documentation.

• Assesses trainees to ensure standard of training is met.

• Ensures process documentation accuracy, completion, and dissemination to appropriate resources in an effort to ensure expedient flow of process records.

• Provides end of shift reporting as needed.

• Perform and coach others in daily housekeeping, waste removal and end-of-lot line clearance duties.

• Ensure production records and work orders are complete through using and coaching others in Apriso and EtQ.

• Proactively works to anticipate problems before they impact production.

• Ensures that Continuous Improvement (CI) activities are supported, i.e., 20 Keys, 5-S, etc., ensuring overall organization and housekeeping of assigned area.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to industrial machinery, moving parts, electrical and other energy sources.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including but not limited to lab coats, hair/beard covers, shoe covers, gloves, ear protection, eye protection and head coverings.

• Exposure to fumes and chemicals such as cleaners, inks, and solvents.

• Exposure to high frequency noise.

• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and up to 65 pounds occasionally.

Education and required Experience

• HS Diploma or GED

• 1-3 years manufacturing experience, preferably in a GMP environment

• Prefer proven technical expertise on Corning equipment in assigned department

This position does not support immigration sponsorship

The range for this position is ​$24.50 hourly rate - $28.87 hourly rate. 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 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: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh