Production Supervisor

Acuity Brands, Inc.; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a high-volume environment. You will supervise hourly associates and drive safety, quality, and productivity to meet production objectives.

The role requires effective manpower planning, adherence to Lean principles, and alignment with customer requirements. English and Spanish language skills are required, with the ability to communicate across shifts and teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a high-volume cellular manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in production.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 20–30 hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Drive safety, quality, and productivity in line with Lean principles and customer requirements.
• Determine daily manpower and work assignments to meet production demand.
• Approve payroll and administer corrective actions as needed.
• Support shifts and weekends as required.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Conflict resolution

Computer literacy

English language

Spanish language

Education

High School diploma

Technical degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations in a high-volume production environment. This role supervises hourly associates, drives safety, quality, and productivity performance, and ensures production objectives are achieved through effective manpower planning, adherence to Lean principles, and customer requirements.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Supervise 20-30 hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Drive safety, quality, and productivity performance in accordance with Lean principles, standard work, and customer requirements.
• Determine daily manpower and work assignments to accommodate fluctuations in production demand.
• Approve payroll and administer corrective actions and discipline, as needed.
• Support manufacturing operations on assigned shifts and weekends when required without additional management support.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a high-volume, cellular manufacturing setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Experience in problem solving, communication, and conflict resolution.
• High degree of comfort using computers.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be bilingual (English & Spanish).
• Ability to stand for 10–12 hours per day and frequently lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in a noisy environment and tolerate temperatures ranging from 40°F to 90°F.
• Ability to work other shifts and/or weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with Lean principles, Kaizen, and continuous improvement events.

Travel Requirements

0-20%

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards 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.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at [phone], select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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