Production Supervisor

Indium Corporation; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Indium Corporation in Utica, NY is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team of operators, ensure safe, on-time production of quality product, and mentor staff. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, coaching, and maintaining records, while upholding quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, with a focus on Lean principles and continuous improvement. Shift is Monday–Friday, first shift, in Utica, NY.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3 years related work experience or prior Indium production leadership experience.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Demonstrated mentoring and leadership qualities.
• Knowledge of planning, scheduling, inventory management, work flow and basic lean concepts.
• Good organizational, communication and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule activities within area of supervision in collaboration with other departments.
• Direct the activities and evaluate the performance of a team of Operators.
• Maintain knowledge of processes and ensure timely, quality-compliant job completion.
• Ensure safety measures are followed and stop production if safety is compromised.
• Interact with Indium colleagues, suppliers, customers, and auditors.
• Access computer systems to document work, track scrap, and maintain records.
• Apply Lean principles and promote continuous improvement.
• Lead hiring, promotions, discipline, transfers and terminations.
• Assess operator abilities, ensure training, track competency and training records.
• Uphold policies and resolve conflicts; review time-keeping records.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and present KPI data.
• Ensure adherence to Indium’s quality management system and suggest improvements.
• Attend training as needed.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Inventory management

Lean concepts

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Basic math

Leadership qualities

Mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Job description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of job orders and for the assessment, training, oversight, mentoring, evaluation and discipline of a team of operators as they safely perform manual duties to process and complete quality product for timely distribution to Indium customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES)

• Plan and schedule activities within area of supervision in collaboration with other departments


• Direct the activities and formally evaluate the individual performance of a team of Operators


• Maintain functional knowledge of processes within area of supervision and coordinate resources to ensure jobs are completed on time and in accordance with quality requirements


• Observe, monitor and ensure compliance with all safety requirements and practices, including taking action to stop production if safety is compromised


• Interact effectively with Indium colleagues, suppliers, customers, and auditors


• Access computer systems to complete all required documentation to track work, record scrap, and maintain accurate records of completed parts and required inventory


• Apply Lean manufacturing principles and promote continuous improvement in productivity and in the elimination of waste


• Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills to hire, promote, discipline, transfer, and terminate operators


• Assess Operator abilities, ensure appropriate training, determine competency, maintain training records and monitor Operator development


• Uphold all policies and procedures and resolve conflict


• Review and approve time management records


• Develop and maintain spreadsheets containing operational data and be well-versed in interpreting and presenting key performance metrics based on said data


• Uphold and promote the standards of Indium’s quality management system, including following procedures and work instructions, and recommending improvements


• Attend training as needed or assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3 years related work experience or prior experience as an Indium Corporation Production Group Leader


• Associates degree preferred


• Possess and demonstrate positive mentoring and leadership qualities


• Knowledge of manufacturing concepts such as planning, scheduling, inventory management, work flow, and basic lean concepts


• Demonstrated organizational skills


• Basic computer skills


• Good oral and written communication skills


• Basic math skills


• Treat all co-workers with dignity and respect


• Positive attitude towards work and work environment

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.

$20.00 per hour - $32.75 per hour

($41,600 - $68,120 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.