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, meeting production goals and profitability objectives, supervising production employees, ensuring production standards are followed, supporting positive employee relations, and maintaining compliance with policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. The position leads the day-to-day function of a small group or functional area and works collaboratively with individuals and teams across the market center. The supervisor may oversee, directly or through leads, receiving and soil sorting/classification; the wash-dry aisle; garment finishing, sortation, pressing, and steaming; and bundling and distribution. Specific work details may vary by location and equipment. The role is performed in an industrial laundry environment with loud noises, heat, and hazardous equipment in use.
Requirements
- Capability to work safely and conscientiously in a fast-paced, loud 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 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 in safe and efficient production practices and department- and company-related 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.
- Support adherence to market center standardization in support of safety, financial, and service goals.
- Supervise production areas, directly or through leads, including receiving and soil sorting/classification, wash-dry, garment finishing and sortation, pressing and steaming, and bundling 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
