Production Group Leader

Byrne Dairy; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Indium Corporation in Utica, NY, is seeking a Production Group Leader to oversee daily operations in a production area and ensure timely distribution of products. The role may include manual tasks and covers delegated non-personnel work management.

You will lead scheduling, drive Lean practices, manage orders, and ensure documentation and quality standards are met. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years related experience or an Associate’s Degree with 1 year related experience.
• Demonstrated mentoring and leadership qualities.
• Good computer skills and ability to perform basic searches.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proven decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of LEAN concepts and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and prioritize work within the production area.
• Observe safety and security requirements.
• Manage customer orders and related documentation.
• Perform inventory control, reconciliation, tracking, and record scrap.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles and support problem solving.
• Attend training and assist operators as needed.
• Provide input on operator performance and coaching.
• Support continuous improvement and quality management system standards.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Lean principles

Communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Office software

Math calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Group Leader is responsible, within an assigned production area, for performing daily operational and administrative tasks related to the accurate and timely distribution of product to customers, and may be required to perform manual production tasks due to business demand, or in the Production Supervisor’s absence, or as assigned, is responsible for performing delegated non-personnel-related work management activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES)

• Schedule/prioritize work within production area
• Observe all safety and security requirements
• Manage customer orders
• Perform inventory control and reconciliation/audit, track job orders, close orders, record scrap, and maintain the accuracy of completed parts and required inventory
• Complete any and all required documentation
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of processes within assigned area and assist operators with making decisions when troubleshooting problems
• In the Supervisor’s absence, refer personnel matters requiring immediate attention to another department supervisor, manager or Human Resources
• Develop supervisory skills through formal and informal training
• Provide input on success and learning potential of Operators
• Uphold and promote the standards of Indium’s quality management system, including following procedures and work instructions, and recommending improvements
• Perform manual production tasks as needed
• Attend training as needed or assigned
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 years related work experience or
• Minimum Associate’s Degree and 1 year related work experience
• Demonstrated mentoring and leadership qualities
• Good computer skills and able to conduct basic searches
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proven decision-making ability
• Knowledge of LEAN concepts and demonstrated continuous improvement success
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Strong organizational skills

SHIFT/SITE

Monday - Friday

1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm

111 Business Park Drive, Utica, NY

WAGE DISCLOSURE

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.

The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.

$17.00 per hour - $24.50 per hour

($35,000 - $50,500 annually)

Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.