Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Acuity; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity in Crawfordsville, Indiana, is seeking a highly motivated Production Supervisor for their Indiana Production Facility. This role involves supervising hourly employees and ensuring production goals are met according to Lean manufacturing principles.

The ideal candidate must have over 3 years of experience in manufacturing, preferably with supervisory qualifications. This permanent night shift role emphasizes safety, productivity, and team development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience leading production teams.
• Proficient with computer systems and standard business software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 20–30 hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance.
• Provide leadership during scheduled shifts, including weekends.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing principles

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical Degree or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Business software

Job description

Acuity Brands is seeking a highly motivated Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations at our Indiana Production Facility (IPF) in Crawfordsville, Indiana. This role is responsible for supervising hourly employees, driving safety, quality, and productivity initiatives, and ensuring production goals are achieved in accordance with Lean manufacturing principles and customer requirements. The Production Supervisor will play a key role in workforce planning, employee development, continuous improvement initiatives, and day-to-day operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise 20–30 hourly employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, and productivity performance through adherence to Lean principles and standard work practices.
• Determine daily staffing levels and assign work based on production schedules and fluctuations in demand.
• Monitor operational performance and implement corrective actions to achieve production targets.
• Approve payroll and manage attendance, disciplinary actions, and employee performance issues as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean manufacturing and Kaizen events.
• Foster a positive work environment through effective communication, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and operational procedures.
• Provide leadership during scheduled shifts, including weekends and periods without additional management support.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Technical Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a high-volume production setting.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience leading production teams.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and exposure to Kaizen and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficient with computer systems and standard business software.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds frequently.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and weekend schedules as business needs require.
• This is a permanent night shift turn from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.