PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Wichita, KS
FIRST SHIFT - START TIME BETWEEN 6am AND 8am
Pay - 55,000 - 63,000/Year
JOB SUMMARY: Maintain a good image of the company, achieve company safety and
performance goals. Motivate, coach, train, and lead employees to perform their duties
safely and efficiently. Maintain quality of linen, control production costs, meet inventory
cost initiatives, and achieve employee turnover goals.

Skills/Experience:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervise multiple departments and diverse team of production operators
performing a variety of job functions.
Ensure all employees are at their assigned work areas to begin work and that there
are sufficient workloads at each area.
Maintain an even/timely workflow through production floor/soil sort.
Maintain a safe, clean work environment and a productive and efficient workflow,
while meeting quality standards.
Assure accuracy and accountability through the use of production and quality
metrics, visual indicators, and positive reinforcement.
Perform production supervision duties by consistently enforcing company policies
and procedures.
Provide training and follow-up on department personnel to see that they are
performing their jobs in accordance with their job descriptions. Provide daily/weekly
coaching to improve employees effectiveness.
Work with HR Department to determine hiring, training, and employee improvement
needs.

Required Skills:

Approve PTO and leave schedules for employees.
Ensure employees are properly introduced to the Company Objectives, Company
Policies, and Safety Standards. Be sure each new employee receives the proper
training.
Enhance production (PPOH) and reduce productive labor percentage.
Review production and goal performance record with Management routinely
throughout the week.
Notify and work with Maintenance Manager on needed repairs on all equipment in
production and soil sort while maintaining written requests and follow up for
equipment repairs.
Ensure that all customers concerns receive a prompt and satisfactory response.
Verify safety, quality, and productivity standards are met daily.
Maintain plant organization/cleanliness through proper 5S process management.
Provide the level of accountability needed to produce good, consistent results at all
levels of the organization.
Set goals and deadlines for performance that align with companys objectives and
communicate them to employees.
Prepare and submit performance reports and make recommendations for
promotions based on performance.

Desired Skills:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Be able to stand on feet up to 10 hours a day.
Sufficient manual dexterity to work on production floor.
Be able to push/pull soil/clean carts weighing up to 800 lbs. (on wheels)
Must be able to meet consistently physical requirements such as bending, twisting,
and pulling.
Management Skills- Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively train
others.
Accountability- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Accuracy- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Communication, Oral- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the
spoken word.
Communication, Written- Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Problem Solving Skills- Finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Training- Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a
predetermined standard of work performance.
Must be a High School Graduate.
Must have 6 months to 1 year of related production experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
Possess computer skills in Excel, Word, and Microsoft OutlooK