Production Supervisor-1st Shift

NOVO•Rockmart, GA

About The Position

NOVO Health Services is seeking a hands-on 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily operations in the Soil department. The supervisor oversees production associates and ensures efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and consistent service delivery to healthcare partners. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, cost, and employee engagement in a fast-paced, safety-critical industrial environment.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in production supervision or an industrial/manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety protocols.
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.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, and pull for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Ability to work in a noisy, industrial environment.
Willingness to work 1st shift hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar Continuous Improvement certification.
Experience leading 5S initiatives and Kaizen events in a high-volume environment.
Experience in a healthcare-adjacent or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Experience using ERP or WMS software to track production data and labor.
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead daily 1st shift production operations in the Soil department to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
Ensure production schedules are met while optimizing labor utilization and workflow efficiency.
Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Plant Leadership to address operational issues and improve performance.
Supervise, coach, and develop production associates to promote engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
Support onboarding, training, and performance management of production staff.
Assist with staffing, scheduling, and coverage planning.
Enforce safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and NOVO standards; proactively address hazards and unsafe behaviors.
Monitor quality standards to ensure products meet NOVO and customer requirements.
Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities.
Track and communicate key production and safety metrics.
Support standard work, audits, and compliance initiatives.