Supply Chain Manufacturing Specialist - BUILD Program (July)

Acuity Inc.•Atlanta, GA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Acuity Inc. BUILD program is a two-year rotational experience designed to develop high-potential early-career talent through hands-on work. Participants rotate to a different functional area every six months, building business acumen, functional expertise, and professional skills for future opportunities at Acuity. The Supply Chain Manufacturing Specialist works on projects alongside experienced colleagues, with specific projects and rotations determined by business needs and informed by participant interests and company objectives. Areas of focus include Production Planning, Manufacturing Engineer, and Focused Factory, with additional exposure to Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Quality, and Manufacturing Network Strategy. The role is based in Crawfordsville, Indiana, with the base location remaining the same; some rotations may require temporary relocation to another Acuity site. Employment begins July 12, 2027. Participants receive specialized onboarding, one-on-one mentorship from a Supply Chain leader, networking and social events, opportunities to collaborate with program peers, leadership report-out meetings, and performance reviews. The role requires onsite work in a hands-on manufacturing environment and travel of up to 20% based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
Interest in an operations career path and willingness to work onsite in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Operational problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and time-management skills.
Ability to use data to monitor operational performance and balance service, cost, inventory, and quality objectives.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Leadership experience demonstrating initiative, sound decision-making, teamwork, and ability to influence people, processes, or change.
Availability to travel up to 20% based on business needs.
Early-career profile; less than two years of related professional work experience is highly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, inventory management, or production scheduling through coursework, internships, or project experience.
Exposure to ERP or digital manufacturing systems, such as Oracle.

Responsibilities

Participate in a two-year rotational program, rotating to a different functional area every six months.
Work on projects alongside experienced colleagues in functional areas such as Production Planning, Manufacturing Engineer, and Focused Factory.
Gain exposure to Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Quality, and Manufacturing Network Strategy.
Take an active role in professional development, seek feedback, solve problems, and contribute in a fast-paced environment.
Use data to monitor operational performance and balance service, cost, inventory, and quality objectives.
Participate in onboarding, mentorship, peer collaboration, networking, leadership report-outs, and performance reviews.