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Production Supervisor (1st shift)

Acuity Inc. · Carlisle, PA

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Base pay
$57k–$103k
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Industry
Industrial
Posted
7 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at Acuity Inc. (industrial) in Carlisle, PA.

They ask for
degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Lean, Kaizen
Base pay
$57k–$103k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in Pennsylvania: typical posted base $75k–$103k. This one lists $57k–$103k.

Median of the low and high ends of 13 live postings that list pay, out of 34 production supervisor openings in Pennsylvania, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 43 other live production postings in Pennsylvania.

Base pay
About 13% below similar roles

Typical $80k–$103k, from 8 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 80%
  • FDA / GMP 30%
  • ✓ Lean 25%
  • 5S 23%
  • Root cause 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

At a glance

Promotion path mentionedLifts up to 40 lbs

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Full description from Acuity Inc.As posted on their careers site.Show

Job Summary

Acuity Inc is hiring a Distribution Inventory Accuracy/Continuous Improvement Leader in Carlisle, PA to help drive continuous improvement processes in alignment with our Better, Smarter, Faster (BSF) operating system.

While this role does not have formal direct reports, you will serve as a key point of coordination and problem-solving on the floor, ensuring smooth shift transitions, efficient workflows, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

This position is on-site, full-time, from Carlisle, PA. Standard working hours: 7:00 AM to 4:00 or 5:00 PM, with flexibility depending on the needs across a multiple shift operation. Occasional travel opportunities possible.

Key Tasks &

(Essential Functions)

Coordinate and monitor activities across multiple shifts to optimize workflow and meet safety, quality and production targets.

Serve as a resource for employees on the floor, answering questions, resolving issues, and facilitating communication.

Collaborate closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations.

Collaborate with peers and others within our supply chain network

Support and promote safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.

Apply continuous improvement tools (BSF, Lean, Kaizen) to enhance efficiency.

Assist in maintaining inventory accuracy through poka yoke processes. Adapt to workload fluctuations, reassign tasks, and manage priorities effectively.

Maintain focus and productivity in a noisy, high-energy environment.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

High School diploma or equivalent required; Technical diploma or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Recent graduates with relevant manufacturing or distribution experience are encouraged to apply.

Exposure to or experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment, preferably high-volume.

Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and methods (Lean, Kaizen) preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Forklift operation experience is considered an asset.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in an open-space warehouse environment with close working proximity to others.

Able to stand for long periods, lift/push/pull up to 40 lbs. and tolerate temperatures from 40–90°F.

The range for this position is $56,900.00 to $102,500.00 USD. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here .

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Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

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Acuity 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 (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Work location

  • •This position requires on-site presence in Carlisle, PA, must report to the office every business day.

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