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[Apply on Corning’s careers site →](https://corningjobs.corning.com/job/Fairport-Operations-Team-Leader-NY-14450/1444314100/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Corning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/corning/) / Operations Team Leader ## Job description ### Requisition Number 79151 The company built on breakthroughs. ​ Join us.​ 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. ​ 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. ​ ​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.​ Come break through with us. 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, automotive, and solar 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 Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions ### Role Purpose The Operations Team Leader is responsible for providing technical input and creating solutions for improving productivity and efficiencies in their assigned area(s) of the plant. This individual will be responsible for directly supervising production employees and ensuring a motivated, skilled workforce. The individual will be required to assess skills, write performance reviews, recommend and/or provide training to ensure department personnel are technically competent to perform assigned tasks in the facility. The Corning Fairport facility is a 3-shift facility. ### Key Responsibilities Responsible for the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Receive work assignments with general instructions. Identify and support process improvements and cost reduction efforts. Direct subordinates to achieve assignments using established guidelines, procedures, and policies. Interact with subordinate supervisors, outside customers, and functional peer groups at management levels - interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others and conduct presentations of technical information concerning specific projects/schedules. Provide immediate supervision to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks, and checking work at frequent intervals. A portion of time is normally spent performing individual tasks related to the unit or sub-unit Encompasses the direction and inspection of the performance of individuals or a team of associates who put together components to make assemblies, subassemblies, or completed units, or make or process raw materials into finished products in an industrial environment. Experiences/Education - Required Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (engineering preferred) or related field 3+ years of prior supervisory experience. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form. Have strong, data-driven problem-solving skills Read, analyze, and interpret general business documents. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to groups. Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Experiences/Education - Desired Certified in Yellow Belt or Green Belt. Experience in leading or contributing to DMAIC or LEAN processes/projects, including Kaizen, 5S, waste elimination. 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. A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. 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. 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. 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 accommodations@corning.com. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 31, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 7, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Fairport, NY, US - Pay: $88,942.00 - $122,295.00[Apply on Corning’s careers site →](https://corningjobs.corning.com/job/Fairport-Operations-Team-Leader-NY-14450/1444314100/) ## Hiring at Corning - Open jobs: 1,507 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Corning jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/corning/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Corning ### [Optical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/corning/jobs/d51b411ff37b3609725f/) Fairport, NY, US ### [Optical Metrology Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/corning/jobs/ab175868c9e4247ca31f/) Fairport, NY, US ### [Optical Metrology Engineering Intern - Summer 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/corning/jobs/10e878d1a586ddf2f867/) Fairport, NY, US ### [Precision Optics Development Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/corning/jobs/113769c749f2c4a1d831/) Fairport, NY, US ### [Senior Optical Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/corning/jobs/20355812efaf140f51e2/) Fairport, NY, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [MFG Operations Resource Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/511789344348139634a2/) Kroger · Newark, OH, United States ### [Service Finance Financial Operations Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/truist/jobs/d383c935c3be23f00311/) Truist · Boca Raton, Florida, USA ### [MFG Plant Senior Operations Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/kroger/jobs/8db5c333a5f7c2c8cc3d/) Kroger · Greensburg, IN, United States ### [Fulfillment Operations Team Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/target/jobs/27e68e41b1c072d20819/) Target · Mebane, NC ### [Fulfillment Operations Team Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/target/jobs/1817452e40a2feea4b86/) Target · Watsonville, CA [Jobs in Fairport, NY](/locations/us/ny/fairport/)[Jobs in New York](/locations/us-ny/)[Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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