First Shift Production Lead

Novo Building Products•Skokie, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVO's wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless, single source distribution system. NOVO's regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes. The Production Lead is responsible for directing, leading, and managing a team of Dryers, Washroom Attendants and Load Builders in Company policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
3 to 5 years supervisory experience.
Ability to lift moderately heavy objects up to 30 pounds.
Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
Demonstrated customer service, people, leadership, and organization skills with track record of achieving positive business results.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Leads, direct and trains assigned production team of team members in the performance of their assigned duties.
Motivates and ensures the team is meeting departmental goals and objectives, including maintaining high quality, safety, and productivity standards.
Participates in the interview process and make hiring recommendations.
Maintain personnel record for reports, time sheets, and attendance.
Build strong relationships with other department leaders and associates.
Interact with other supervisors to establish maximum utilization of resources and to improve efficiency.
Implement processes that improve key performance indicators (i.e., quality, safety, cycle time).
Provide feedback to Plant Supervisor and Business Manager on ways to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the production process.
Develop, maintain, and enforce written procedures that support department functions and conduct corresponding training.
Proactively monitor the production process and adjust schedules as needed.
Carry out special assignments as requested or assigned.
Continuously follows all safety policies and procedures on the job.
Understand, observe and adhere to all safety procedures and policies.
Assist and perform other duties as assigned.