1st Shift Production Supervisor, Lean Manufacturing

Acuity; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. Indiana Production Facility (IPF) seeks a Production Supervisor – 1st shift to lead 30-40 hourly associates in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity using Lean tools, standard work, and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include staffing, shift planning, and implementing continuous improvement activities while ensuring compliance with customer requirements. This role may involve weekend shifts and varied hours to meet demand.

Qualifications

• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably high volume and cellular.
• High School diploma or equivalent; Technical or Bachelors' Degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years or 1 previous supervisory experience in a production setting.
• Experience with Lean principles and exposure to Kaizen and continuous improvement events is preferred.
• Experience in problem solving, communication and conflict resolution.
• High degree of comfort with computer usage.
• Able to read, write and speak English.
• Able to stand 10-12 hours per day, lift, push, pull up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Able to see, hear and comprehend in a noisy environment.
• Able to tolerate temperature ranges of 40 - 90 degrees F.
• Able to work other shifts and/or weekend hours.
• Bilingual preferred (English & Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Supervises 30-40 hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Drives safety, quality, and productivity performance in accordance with Lean principles, standard work and customer requirements.
• Determines daily manpower and work assignments for employees to adjust for fluctuations in demand.
• Approves payroll, administers corrective action and discipline as needed.
• May be scheduled on shifts and weekends without additional management support.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Lean principles

Problem solving

Communication

English proficiency

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Technical or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Acuity Inc. Indiana Production Facility (IPF) seeks a Production Supervisor – 1st shift to lead 30-40 hourly associates in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity using Lean tools, standard work, and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities include staffing, shift planning, and implementing continuous improvement activities while ensuring compliance with customer requirements. This role may involve weekend shifts and varied hours to meet demand.