Production Supervisor - Rome, NY

Indium Corporation•Rome, NY

17h•$41,500 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for accurate and timely completion of job orders and for assessing, training, overseeing, mentoring, evaluating, and disciplining a team of operators as they safely perform manual duties to process and complete quality products for timely distribution to Indium customers. The role plans and schedules work in collaboration with other departments, coordinates resources, maintains process knowledge, and ensures production meets quality and safety requirements. The supervisor also maintains operational records and data, applies Lean manufacturing principles, supports continuous improvement, and promotes Indium’s quality management system and workplace policies. This position is based at 5836 Success Drive, Rome, NY, and is scheduled Monday through Friday on the first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The posted salary range is $20.00–$32.75 per hour ($41,500–$68,000 annually).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and two years of related work experience, or prior experience as an Indium Corporation Production Group Leader.
Positive mentoring and leadership qualities.
Knowledge of manufacturing concepts such as planning, scheduling, inventory management, workflow, and basic Lean concepts.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Computer skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Basic math skills.
Treat all coworkers with dignity and respect and maintain a positive attitude toward work and the work environment.
Provide own transportation for local or day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule activities within the supervised area in collaboration with other departments.
Direct the activities of a team of operators and formally evaluate their individual performance.
Maintain functional knowledge of processes in the supervised area and coordinate resources to complete jobs on time and to quality requirements.
Monitor safety compliance and take action to stop production if safety is compromised.
Interact effectively with Indium colleagues, suppliers, customers, and auditors.
Use computer systems to complete required documentation, track work, record scrap, and maintain accurate records of completed parts and inventory requirements.
Apply Lean manufacturing principles and promote continuous improvement in productivity and waste elimination.
Use leadership and management skills to hire, promote, discipline, transfer, and terminate operators.
Assess operator abilities, provide appropriate training, determine competency, maintain training records, and monitor operator development.
Uphold policies and procedures and resolve conflicts.
Review and approve time management records.
Develop and maintain spreadsheets containing operational data, and interpret and present key performance metrics.
Uphold and promote the standards of Indium’s quality management system, follow procedures and work instructions, and recommend improvements.
Attend training as needed or assigned.