Production Supervisor

Job Summary Executes work in accordance with Company safety guidelines and in a productive and efficient manner. Responsible for overall oversight of daily production activities for an assigned department or a rotating set of departments or assignments. Working under direction from the plant and/or production manager seeks to optimizes workflow and efficiency and meet production goals and profitability objectives. Directly supervises production workers to ensure that production standards are followed, and goals are achieved, positive employee relations result, and policies, rules and regulations and procedures are followed. Essential Job Tasks and Activities Typical tasks and activities for this job include but are not limited to the items listed below. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time as needed by management. General Duties Oversees assigned area of production responsibility as scheduled in a safe and efficient manner. Monitors work activities in assigned area and ensures company safety policies are followed and in compliance with work rules and requirements. Trains new and existing employees on safe and efficient production, department and company policy/practice-related topics and practices. Attends departmental and market center meetings to engage and complete education and training. Develops and maintains positive employee relations by consistently applying company policies and practices across the work group, and recognizing, understanding and valuing employee differences and contributions. Identifies and recommends production improvement strategies that enhance equipment and worker performance, efficiency and product quality to the plant and/or production manager. Creates and support a culture of adherence to market center standardization in support of safety, financial, and service goals. Other duties as assigned by plant and/or production or general manager. Supervises the following department areas (either directly or through Leads) and may assist with activities as needed throughout the workday (or shift): Receive and Soil Sort/ Classification Wash Dry Aisle Garment Finishing/Sortation Press and Steam Bundle and Distribution The requirements listed above are representative of the job duties to required by all to perform in the various production areas. Specific work detail and instruction may vary by location and equipment being used. Job Context Supervisory Responsibilities This position will oversee a small group or functional areas and 2 or more production employees. They will lead the day-to-day function of that group under the direction of a plant and/or production manager. Team and Work Orientation This position will be expected to work with various individuals and teams in a market center and to collaboratively support, develop, and execute production effort(s). Work Environment This position works in an industrial laundry environment. A laundry production floor with loud noises, heat, and hazardous equipment in use at all times. Required Qualifications Potential candidates for this job will be sought that have strong indication of capability with the following items. Minimum Education/Experience Capability to work safely and conscientious manner in a fast paced, loud work environment with machinery. Proved record of work attendance. Capability of reading and understanding work instructions in English. Basic Math reasoning skills. Lifting Ability; up to 50 pounds; Push/Pull Ability; up to 300 pounds assisted Preferred Education/Experience Two years industrial laundry experience. Spoken familiarity with prevalent language of production team. #J-18808-Ljbffr