Production Supervisor

NOVO•Louisville, KY

2d•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 First Shift Production Supervisor is responsible for leading frontline production operations while executing plant objectives related to safety, quality, productivity, and people development. This role provides direct leadership to 20–60 hourly associates, including full-time and temporary employees, and is accountable for building a strong safety culture, driving performance, and ensuring consistent service to our healthcare partners. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a supervisor who enjoys being present on the floor, developing people, and driving results in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Minimum 3 years of experience in a production supervision or industrial/manufacturing environment
Demonstrated knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety protocols
Proven experience leading hourly teams and supporting employee development
Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to lead in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals
Supervise, coach, and develop production associates to promote engagement, accountability, and teamwork
Enforce all safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and Novo standards
Maintain a strong safety-first culture and proactively address hazards and unsafe behaviors
Ensure production schedules are met while optimizing labor utilization and workflow efficiency
Monitor quality standards to ensure products meet Novo and customer requirements
Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Plant Leadership to address operational issues and improve performance
Support onboarding, training, and performance management of production staff
Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities
Assist with staffing, scheduling, and coverage planning
Track and communicate key production and safety metrics
Support standard work, audits, and compliance initiatives