Production Supervisor

Benefits

401k, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, PTO Starting pay $25.00 per hour POSITION SUMMARY: The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily production operations to achieve plant objectives in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. This position provides direct leadership to 20 to 35 full-time and temporary associates, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining compliance with company policies and Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) standards.

The Production Supervisor promotes a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Production Planning and Workflow Monitor hourly production performance, labor efficiency (PPOH), staffing levels, and workflow to ensure daily production goals are met. Coordinate staffing assignments, cross-training, and temporary labor to meet changing production demands while controlling overtime. Monitor work-in-process inventory and support Kanban inventory systems to maintain efficient production flow.

Documentation and Communication Accurately document employee attendance, productivity, training, disciplinary actions, incident reports, and production records. Coordinate with Maintenance, Transportation, Customer Service, and other departments to resolve operational issues quickly and effectively. Safety, Quality, and Compliance Ensure compliance with all safety policies, HLAC standards, and company operating procedures.

Perform routine quality inspections to confirm clean healthcare textiles meet established standards before shipment. Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment by applying 5S and Lean Manufacturing principles. Leadership and Continuous Improvement Supervise, coach, and develop production associates and team leads through training, performance feedback, and clear accountability.

Investigate production issues, quality concerns, accidents, and near misses; identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Support continuous improvement initiatives that eliminate waste, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. Perform special projects and other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree or additional technical education preferred. Minimum 2 to 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, industrial laundry, or a related production environment. Experience leading teams of 20 or more employees. Strong leadership, communication, coaching, conflict resolution, and employee development skills.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and KPI-driven operations preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems. Ability to analyze production metrics and make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced environment. Ability to stand, walk, bend, push, pull, and lift up to 35 pounds throughout the workday.

Willingness to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business needs require. Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, integrity, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.