Production Group Leader

Indium; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Group Leader for their Utica facility. This role is essential for managing daily production tasks, inventory control, and ensuring quality standards. Candidates should possess strong leadership and organizational skills, along with relevant experience and education. The position is on the first shift, Monday to Friday, offering competitive hourly wages and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Volunteer opportunities

Paid holidays

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years related work experience or 1 year with an Associate's Degree.
• Mentoring and leadership qualities required.
• Good computer skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and prioritize work within the production area.
• Manage customer orders and perform inventory control.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles and recommend improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mathematical calculations

Decision making

LEAN knowledge

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 search

• 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.

$16.50 per hour - $24.50 per hour

($34,000 - $51,000 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.