Production Supervisor

Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies | Canadian Linen & Uniform Service | Québec Linge Service D’Uniformes•Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees daily production activities for an assigned department or rotating set of departments, working under the direction of the plant and/or production manager. The role is responsible for optimizing workflow and efficiency, meeting production goals and profitability objectives, supervising production workers, and ensuring production standards, company policies, rules, procedures, and safety requirements are followed. The supervisor leads a small group or functional area and at least two production employees, supporting day-to-day production efforts and positive employee relations. The position is based in an industrial laundry environment with loud noise, heat, and hazardous equipment in use. Production areas may include receiving and soil sorting/classification, the wash-dry aisle, garment finishing/sortation/press and steam, and bundle and distribution. Specific work details and instructions may vary by location and equipment.

Requirements

Ability to work safely and conscientiously in a fast-paced, loud environment with machinery.
Proven record of work attendance.
Ability to read and understand work instructions in English.
Basic math reasoning skills.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to push or pull up to 300 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Two years of industrial laundry experience.
Spoken familiarity with the prevalent language of the production team.

Responsibilities

Oversee assigned production areas safely and efficiently.
Monitor work activities and ensure compliance with company safety policies, work rules, and requirements.
Train new and existing employees on safe and efficient production practices and department and company policies.
Attend departmental and market center meetings for education and training.
Develop and maintain positive employee relations by consistently applying company policies and practices and recognizing employee differences and contributions.
Identify and recommend production improvements to enhance equipment and worker performance, efficiency, and product quality.
Promote adherence to market center standardization in support of safety, financial, and service goals.
Supervise production areas directly or through leads, including receiving and soil sort/classification, wash-dry aisle, garment finishing/sortation/press and steam, and bundle and distribution.
Assist with production activities throughout the workday or shift as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the plant, production, or general manager.