Production Supervisor in Utica

Energy Jobline ZR; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Indium Corporation in Utica, NY is seeking a Production Supervisor to ensure accurate, timely job completion and to mentor a team of operators in safe, quality-driven production.

You will lead training, evaluate performance, enforce safety, manage time records, and drive lean improvements while coordinating with cross-functional teams. This role emphasizes leadership, documentation, and continuous process optimization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3 years related experience.
• Associates degree preferred.
• Proven mentoring and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of planning, scheduling, inventory, lean concepts.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with basic computer applications.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Positive, respectful attitude.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule activities in supervision area.
• Direct and evaluate performance of Operators.
• Ensure on-time completion with quality compliance.
• Enforce safety requirements and stop production if needed.
• Interact with colleagues, suppliers, customers, and auditors.
• Document work, track scrap, and maintain inventory records.
• Apply Lean manufacturing and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead hiring, promotion, discipline, transfer, and termination of Operators.
• Assess abilities and maintain training records.
• Maintain training records and monitor operator development.
• Follow policies and procedures and resolve conflicts.
• Review and approve time management records.
• Develop and maintain operation data spreadsheets and KPIs.
• Support quality management system procedures and improvements.
• Attend training as needed.

Skills

Mentoring leadership

Manufacturing concepts

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Math basics

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

JOB SUMMARY:

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
• 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 , , , , , status, status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.