Area Leader

Acuity Inc.•Newark, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Area Leader manages production operations in a unionized glass manufacturing facility at Holophane’s Newark, Ohio location. The role oversees hourly union associates and ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements, company policies, safety and environmental requirements. The Area Leader promotes positive labor-management relationships and drives operational excellence in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement. The position leads and develops manufacturing associates, manages staffing and production priorities, oversees glass production and related processes, and collaborates with HR, union representatives, Maintenance, Engineering, Sourcing, and other teams. It also communicates operational performance, risks, and improvement plans to leadership. The role requires working in a loud industrial environment with varying temperatures and includes extended periods of standing and frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Prior supervisory experience leading non-exempt employees.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to navigate sensitive employee situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems such as Oracle, O9, Power BI, and Assembly Cell Portal.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to work in a loud industrial environment and tolerate varying temperatures.
Ability to stand for extended periods of 10–12 hours and frequently lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with hourly employees in a unionized setting; union workforce leadership is preferred.
Experience leading hourly employees in union and/or non-union environments.
Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop 25–30 or more manufacturing associates.
Manage daily staffing, work assignments, and production priorities.
Supervise a unionized workforce and ensure compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Partner with HR and union representatives to address employee relations matters and grievances.
Approve timecards and administer performance management and corrective action as needed.
Foster accountability, inclusion, and engagement.
Oversee daily plant operations, including glass production, inspection, and post-processing.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Evaluate product quality and decide whether materials are acceptable.
Promote a safe work environment through training, audits, and enforcement of safety standards.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, company policies, and the CBA.
Support Lean manufacturing practices and standard work processes.
Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Sourcing, and other teams to achieve business objectives.
Communicate operational performance, risks, and improvement plans to leadership.