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Tooling Logistics Administrator
Indium Corporation
Operations
Utica, NY, USA
Posted on Mar 13, 2026
JOB SUMMARY: The Tooling Logistics Administrator is responsible for the control and monitoring of all tool and die systems. It is the role of this person to be the department liaison with the systems development team, and factory supervisory level personnel. The primary responsibility is to proactively maintain and develop the tools and work flows required for the efficient management of production tooling. This person will also be accountable for the reporting of continuous improvement and delivery metrics for tooling logistics operations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES):
• Manage work order submissions and log them into the tooling job tracking application, including the scheduling of new tooling orders.
• Review all jobs to assure they are complete and reconcile open order list.
• Answer all toolanddie@indium.com inquiries and provide accurate guidance on specific tooling capabilities.
• Execute tooling related help desk requests for all tool and die depts. and provide guidance on priority and completion.
• Provide information for tool movement metrics and reports to tool and die management such as dwell time and usage of tools by IPN.
• Monitor and maintain all procedures and work instructions and report to Tool and Die Management.
• Determine the tool storage scheme and crib layout across multiple sites.
• Document new tooling assignments within all company databases, including Tool Master, Kintone, and Excel queries.
• Serve as the Tooling liaison for production and planning interactions.
• Continually manage the assignment and return of tools that are issued to the production floor.
• Drive the development and completion of projects as assigned by Tooling management.
• Manage the availability of resources, including staff and materials to meet weekly department goals.
• Define, gather, and analyze department metrics, and provide monthly performance reports to management.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and communicate effectively to management.
• Perform workforce management staffing duties and oversee the workload of staff to ensure accurate and timely completion of assignments
• Supervise staff performance, including ensuring appropriate training, oversight, mentoring, assessing competency, conducting performance evaluations, developing staff as well as disciplining 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 work related experience.
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Ability to assist in developing in-house software
• Ability to work independently with verbal or written instructions
• Ability to teach and mentor
SHIFT/SITE:
Monday-Friday
1st: 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.
$19.00 per hour - $28.50 per hour
($33,520 - $59,280 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.