Warehouse Lead

Requisition Number: 79838 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. 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. Purpose The Warehouse Lead owns day-to-day execution on the warehouse floor and sets the standard for a best-in-class warehouse. This role drives safe, accurate, and on-time material flow to support production, receiving, inventory control, shipping, and transportation. The Warehouse Lead leads the team through clear priorities, standard work, and visual management, keeps the operation audit-ready and financially accountable every day, and turns daily execution into consistent, measurable results. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Accountability Model expectations for safety, attendance, accuracy, and professionalism. Lead structured daily startup huddles covering safety, priorities, staffing, and prior day performance. Promote a team culture of ownership, respect, accountability, and collaboration. Coach associates in real time and provide ongoing development feedback. Escalate operational risks and performance concerns promptly, using relevant facts and recommended next steps. Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions. Operational Excellence Support consistent material availability to production and proactively address potential shortages. Prioritize work according to production schedules, customer requirements, and inbound and outbound commitments. Monitor workload throughout the shift and coordinate labor based on operational needs. Resolve shortages, inventory discrepancies, and process interruptions promptly and support root-cause analysis. Ensure inbound and outbound transactions are accurate, system-confirmed, and completed according to established timelines. Monitor daily performance against established KPIs and address performance gaps as appropriate. Standard Work & Visual Management Follow and reinforce approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensure material movements are scanned and recorded accurately using approved RF devices and systems. Maintain clear and accurate labeling on pallets, storage locations, and PSA areas. Maintain huddle boards, replenishment boards, and other visual controls so operational status is current and accessible. Reinforce established 5S and housekeeping standards throughout warehouse areas Training & Development Train new hires on warehouse processes, systems, and safety requirements using approved SOPs and training materials. Maintain and update the cross-training matrix to support appropriate coverage across warehouse functions. Conduct routine process observations and document training progress and effectiveness. Support verification of associate competency in applicable areas, including: Picking locations PSA locations Inventory procedures Receiving processes RF scanning and system transactions Material handling equipment operation Safety standards Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; associate…

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