Operations Supervisor 1st Shift

Buckeye Linen Service•Newark, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Buckeye Linen is looking for an energetic, hands-on Operations Supervisor to lead a team of approximately 22 people in our fast-paced Newark production facility. This is a single-shift, floor-level leadership role responsible for the people and production on your team. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you'll be a key part of keeping daily production running smoothly. We are a family-owned and operated company with roots dating back to 1934, and we believe great operations start with great people. We're looking for a leader who can bring energy, accountability, organization, and even some fun to the workday-while making sure production, quality, and safety expectations are consistently achieved. This is not a behind-the-desk position. You'll be on the production floor, working alongside your team, solving problems, coaching employees, monitoring workflow, and making sure we finish each day successfully.

Requirements

Previous production, manufacturing, distribution, laundry, or similar operational leadership experience.
Experience supervising and motivating hourly employees.
A proven ability to meet production quotas while maintaining quality standards.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
An understanding of production equipment, workflow, and preventive maintenance.
The ability to hold people accountable while still building a team employees enjoy being part of.
A sense of urgency and the ability to make good decisions in a fast-moving environment.
A willingness to roll up their sleeves and lead by example.

Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and develop a production team of approximately 22 employees.
Create a positive, energetic work environment while maintaining high standards and accountability.
Organize daily production to ensure quotas and customer requirements are met efficiently and on time.
Monitor productivity, workflow, labor utilization, and quality throughout the shift.
Identify bottlenecks and make real-time adjustments to keep production moving.
Train and coach employees on proper processes, quality standards, safety, and productivity expectations.
Maintain strong quality-control standards and address problems before they reach our customers.
Work closely with our maintenance team on preventive maintenance and equipment reliability, helping catch and address issues before they impact production.
Look continuously for better, safer, and more efficient ways to get the job done.
Be visible, approachable, and willing to jump in wherever the team needs leadership.