Production Supervisor
Arconic · Massena, NY
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $65k–$75k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Arconic (metals) in Massena, NY. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
- They ask for
- 3+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, 5S, TPM, Extrusion
- Base pay
- $65k–$75k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in New York: typical posted base $78k–$110k. This one lists $65k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 25 live postings that list pay, out of 38 production supervisor openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 38 other live production postings in New York.
- Base pay
- About 24% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $75k–$110k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 85%
- ✓ Lean 28%
- ✓ Union environment 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Extrusion, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Arconic
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Qualifications
- ✓High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
- ✓Some supervisory experience required preferably in the manufacturing industry.
- ✓Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- ✓This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- ✓3 years of industrial manufacturing experience.
- ✓Supervisor experience in a unionized environment.
- ✓Excellent people and leadership skills as well as a demonstrated analytical aptitude.
- ✓Proven ability to engage the workforce in problem solving.
- ✓Proven ability to drive results leading to higher efficiencies.
- ✓Experience and ability to work with and train others in an ABS environment.
- ✓Organized, motivated and have the ability to organize and facilitate people at the floor level.
- ✓Knowledge of information systems and computer software packages is preferred.
- ✓Self-directed, customer-focused individual.
- ✓Demonstrated computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Windows OE operating systems plus statistical software packages.
Benefits: 401(k) + match, vacation, holidays, health insurance, sick leave.
Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
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Arconic is currently in search of a Production Supervisor to join our Operations Team in Massena, NY .
At Arconic , we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.
This position is responsible for supervising, scheduling, and leading a group of employees to meet production departmental goals of Arconic Massena, NY.
- •Ensure all Environmental & Safety policies are followed.
- •Monitoring performance and implementing corrective actions to meet goals.
- •Identifying and Implementing improvement plans.
- •Solving problems to the root to prevent a recurrence.
- •Effectively communicating with others within and outside the work group.
- •Maintain all production and related quality assurance records.
- •Providing leadership, direction and motivation to people in assigned area.
- •Effectively manage employee and labor relations including contract administration, grievance handling and day-to-day employee complaints/issues.
- •Responsible for meeting or exceeding production goals including production output, safety, on time delivery, and people initiatives within a traditional unit supervisor role.
- •Direct the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing) including 5S, standardized work, work balance, product flow and TPM improvements.
- •Own cost savings initiatives.
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At Arconic, we
Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
This position is subject to Export Control Law: This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.