Supply Chain Project Lead
CorningDate: Oct 20, 2026
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27712
Company: Corning
Requisition Number: 79126
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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.
Role Purpose
Serve as a Project Lead for Supply Chain initiatives, supporting the Project Manager and Supply Chain team in executing projects that align with divisional strategy, cost-reduction, and service-improvement goals. Assist with defining and managing project scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, risk assessments, and communication plans while supporting the development of policies and processes that meet business needs. Monitor and report process performance, collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and quality, and help facilitate warehouse programs, including Health & Safety, ISO 14001/9001, and AEO, to ensure compliance and consistency. This role also supports the implementation of process changes and cross-functional projects while building project-management skills through hands-on experience and guided development toward increasingly complex leadership responsibilities. Role can report into Corning Durham, NC or Tewksbury, MA.
Key Responsibilities
• Supports the management of multiple projects to meet business and corporate goals.
• Assists in preparing business cases and gathering requirements with stakeholders.
• Documents project scope, objectives, and requirements as directed by the Project Manager.
• Helps track project budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Assists in organizing and managing project teams, coordinating resources as required.
• Develops and maintains project documentation (plans, risk logs, status reports).
• Contributes to governance structures and team meetings.
• Learns to coach and support team members under guidance.
• Participates in risk identification and implements basic mitigation strategies.
• Communicates project updates to team members and stakeholders.
• Supports contract management activities alongside GSM resources.
• Assists in lessons learned sessions and process improvement initiatives.
• Applies project management discipline and maintains awareness of best practices.
• Participates in Lean/Six Sigma/5S activities and audits as assigned.
• Assists in delivering training and ensuring mandatory training completion.
• Supports Warehouse Programs and benchmarks practices as assigned.
• Tracks and reports on performance metrics and critical success factors.
Experiences/Education - Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent).
• 5 years plus of e xperience working in manufacturing, operations, planning, engineering, or supply chain is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and matrix environment.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple priorities with guidance.
• Effective communication and int