Production Supervisor
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 focuses on optimizing workflow and efficiency while meeting production goals and profitability objectives. The supervisor directly leads production workers to ensure standards are followed, goals are achieved, positive employee relations are maintained, and company policies and procedures are observed. The position works in an industrial laundry environment and may oversee areas including receiving and soil sort/classification, the wash-dry aisle, garment finishing/sortation/press and steam, and bundle and distribution. The supervisor may assist with production activities as needed and is expected to collaborate with individuals and teams across the market center.
Requirements
- Ability to work safely and conscientiously in a fast-paced, loud work environment with machinery.
- Demonstrated 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 the assigned area of production responsibility safely and efficiently.
- Monitor work activities and ensure company safety policies, work rules, and requirements are followed.
- Train new and existing employees on safe and efficient production practices and relevant department and company policies.
- Attend departmental and market center meetings and participate in education and training.
- Develop and maintain positive employee relations by applying company policies consistently and recognizing employee differences and contributions.
- Identify and recommend production improvements to enhance equipment and worker performance, efficiency, and product quality.
- Support adherence to market center standardization in support of safety, financial, and service goals.
- Lead the day-to-day function of a small group or functional area, overseeing two or more production employees under the direction of a plant and/or production manager.
- Oversee, directly or through leads, receiving and soil sort/classification; wash-dry aisle; garment finishing, sortation, press and steam; and bundle and distribution.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the plant, production, or general manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
