Production Supervisor

Job Summary Executes work in accordance with company safety guidelines 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 to optimize workflow and efficiency and meet production goals and profitability objectives. Directly supervises production workers to ensure that production standards are followed, goals are achieved, positive employee relations result, and policies, rules, 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. 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 supports 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 Job Context Supervisory Responsibilities This position will oversee a small group or functional areas and 2 or more production employees, leading 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 efforts. 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 Minimum Education/Experience Capability to work safely and conscientiously 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 assists. Preferred Education/Experience Two years industrial laundry experience. Spoken familiarity with the prevalent language of the production team. Equal Opportunity Employer Vestis® is an equal‑opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, relation, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Reasonable Accommodations Consistent with Vestis and Canadian Linen’s commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who need assistance in applying electronically for a position with Vestis or Canadian Linen, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship. To request a reasonable accommodation for this purpose, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Know Your Rights This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr