Focus Factory Cell Leader (Shipping/Receiving)

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come... for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

About this Location

The Indiana Production Facility (IPF) is Acuity Brands' largest manufacturing site in the USA. The facility is located about 45 minutes west of Indianapolis in the small town of Crawfordsville, Indiana, in the middle of Montgomery County. Love the outdoors as much as we do? Then you'll enjoy the surrounding parks including Turkey Run and Shades State Parks, or renting canoes at Clements Canoes Outdoor Center. These scenic locations are perfect for boating, fishing, hiking, camping and picnicking. You can also visit a local sporting event at Wabash College, or make the short 30-minute drive to DePauw or Purdue Universities for more.

We are seeking a highly motivated Shipping/Receiving (FFCL) Focus Factory Cell Leader with experience driving improvement in a manufacturing or related environment.

Responsibilities of this salaried position include:

• Supervises 10-25 hourly employees in a manufacturing environment - depending on Shift

• 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 processing demand, in conjunction with a two-plant operation

• Drives continuous improvement with employee development in the various logistics job classifications

• Drives issue resolution with Receiving Receipt process (Buyers/Suppliers) and successful movement of material to production use

• Drives Shipment compliance of Customer Orders and any order resolution with Customer Care groups

• Oversees Carrier movement of Order Shipments, including scheduling and transit issue resolution

• Approves payroll, administers corrective action and discipline as needed.

• Position may be filled for either 1st Shift or 2nd Shift operational need

• May be scheduled on shifts and weekends without additional management support.

Qualified Applicants will have:

• Knowledge, skill, or ability to safely operate/train others on Forklifts, or similar equipment.

• 2+ years in a Manufacturing environment, preferably high volume

• 2+ years with Logistics experience - Receiving/Shipping operations and Carrier involvement

• High degree of comfort with computer usage.

• Able to read, write, and speak English...Secondary language a plus

• High School diploma or equivalent - Associate/Bachelors Materials/Logistics field equivalent preferred

• 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.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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