Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Acuity Inc.•Washington, MO

18d•$56,900 - $102,500

About The Position

The Focus Factory Cell Lead (Manufacturing Operations Supervisor) leads a production team of up to approximately 15 associates and ensures safe, consistent, and effective execution of the production plan. The Supervisor translates the Focus Factory Manager’s priorities into clear shift expectations, manages employee performance and development, owns the team training matrix, and works through the Production Team Lead to coordinate daily floor activities. The role requires a strong presence on the production floor, employee engagement, support for change, and prompt resolution or escalation of issues. The Supervisor ensures compliance with safety procedures, standards, and PPE requirements; executes the production plan; monitors shift performance; supports quality requirements and corrective actions; and leads the team’s development and continuous improvement. The role collaborates with the Focus Factory Manager and other functions to address staffing, equipment, material, and production constraints. The Focus Factory Manager retains ownership of SQDIP performance and headcount planning.

Requirements

Five or more years of manufacturing experience, including previous supervisory or people-management experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, coach employees, manage performance, and reinforce accountability.
Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to engage employees, support change, and influence positive behaviors and results.
Working knowledge of safety, quality, standard work, and Lean Manufacturing principles.
Ability to work effectively with the Focus Factory Manager, Production Team Lead, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and other support functions.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with safety procedures, standards, and PPE requirements across shifts, and reinforce a strong safety culture through visible leadership, coaching, and follow-up.
Review safety observations and incidents, ensure corrective actions are implemented, and escalate significant risks to the Focus Factory Manager.
Ensure Team Leads and employees understand and apply safe work practices.
Execute the production plan established by the Focus Factory Manager and clearly communicate shift priorities.
Direct and support the Production Team Lead in coordinating work assignments, labor allocation, and daily floor activities.
Monitor shift performance, address gaps, and implement recovery actions within the approved plan.
Ensure adherence to standard work, production processes, and required documentation.
Work cross-functionally to address staffing, equipment, and material constraints, and communicate and resolve significant production risks in a timely manner.
Provide accurate shift information and actions for SQDIP review; the Focus Factory Manager retains ownership of SQDIP performance.
Ensure products are built according to specifications, quality standards, and approved processes.
Coordinate containment and immediate corrective actions with Quality when non-conformances occur; ensure issues are documented, communicated, and escalated promptly.
Coach Team Leads and employees on quality expectations and recurrence prevention.
Provide day-to-day leadership, direction, coaching, and feedback to the team.
Manage attendance, conduct, performance, and accountability in accordance with company policies and established processes.
Own and maintain the team training matrix, identify skill gaps, and ensure required training and cross-training are completed.
Ensure effective onboarding and qualification of new employees.
Develop Team Leads by clarifying expectations, delegating appropriately, and strengthening their floor leadership capabilities.
Recognize contributions, address concerns promptly, and promote a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Provide the Focus Factory Manager with input on team capability, performance risks, and future staffing needs; the Focus Factory Manager retains ownership of headcount planning.
Lead problem-solving and corrective actions for recurring shift-level issues.
Engage Team Leads and employees in identifying waste, improving standard work, and implementing practical improvements.
Support Kaizen, productivity, and operational excellence initiatives led by Continuous Improvement.
Ensure improvements are sustained through training, follow-up, and clear accountability.