Focus Factory Cell Leader

Acuity Inc. • Crawfordsville, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Acuity Inc. is a market-leading industrial technology company that designs, manufactures, and brings to market products and services in lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. The Indiana Production Facility (IPF) is Acuity Brands’ largest assembly manufacturing site in the USA, located in Crawfordsville, Indiana. This facility is seeking a highly motivated Production Supervisor – 1st shift with experience driving improvement in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Requirements

• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably high volume and cellular.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years or 1 previous supervisory experience in a production setting.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Technical or Bachelors' Degree is preferred.
• Experience with Lean principles and exposure to Kaizen and continuous improvement events is preferred.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED