Focus Factory Cell Leader

Acuity; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity is looking for a Supervisor at their Indiana Production Facility, the largest manufacturing site in the USA. This role includes supervising 30-50 hourly employees, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity in compliance with Lean principles.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, a High School diploma, and supervisory experience. They will also be comfortable working in a dynamic environment, adapting to shifts, and ensuring performance. Bilingual candidates (English & Spanish) are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• 2 years or 1 previous supervisory experience in production.
• Experience with Lean principles and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 30-50 hourly employees in manufacturing.
• Drive safety, quality, and productivity.
• Approve payroll and administer discipline as needed.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Indiana Production Facility (IPF) is Acuity Brands’ largest assembly manufacturing site in the USA. The facility is located about 45 minutes west of Indianapolis in Crawfordsville, Indiana, in the middle of Montgomery County.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• 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 And Minimum Experience Required

• 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).

Travel requirements

0–20%.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.