First-Shift Production Supervisor — Lean & Safety

ByteLight; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor – 1st shift at the Indiana Production Facility in Crawfordsville. The role leads 30–50 hourly staff, driving safety, quality and productivity through Lean practices while aligning daily manpower with demand.

The position may include weekend scheduling and payroll-related duties. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing, a high school diploma (or technical/bachelor’s preferred), and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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 30-50 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

Lean principles

Problem solving

Communication

Conflict resolution

English language

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Acuity Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor – 1st shift at the Indiana Production Facility in Crawfordsville. The role leads 30–50 hourly staff, driving safety, quality and productivity through Lean practices while aligning daily manpower with demand.

The position may include weekend scheduling and payroll-related duties. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing, a high school diploma (or technical/bachelor’s preferred), and supervisory experience.