Production Supervisor

First Shift Production Supervisor

NOVO Health Services is seeking a hands-on 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily operations within the Soil department, driving performance across safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.

This role is responsible for overseeing a team of production associates on 1st shift, ensuring efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and consistent service delivery to our healthcare partners. The ideal candidate is a strong floor leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops teams, and drives operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

• Lead daily 1st shift production operations within 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

Leadership & Team Development

• 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

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and NOVO standards
• Maintain a strong safety-first culture and proactively address hazards and unsafe behaviors

Quality & Performance

• 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

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a production supervision or industrial/manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety protocols
• Proven 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

Preferred

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar Continuous Improvement certification
• Experience leading 5S initiatives and Kaizen events in a high-volume environment
• Prior experience in a healthcare-adjacent or highly regulated manufacturing environment is a plus
• Experience using ERP or WMS software to track production data and labor
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills

Key Competencies

• Proven ability to lead hourly production teams and drive accountability
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment
• Working knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety protocols
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback and supporting employee development

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• 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

What we can offer you as a full-time associate: Competitive pay, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off Program (PTO), 401(k) w/Employer Match, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Medical, Dental, and Vision Programs, Basic Life/AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Why work for Novo Health Services?

NOVO Health Services strives to be the employer of choice in the hospital sterile and hygienically clean linen industry. To do that, we provide a safe, positive work environment where our associates experience tremendous growth and related opportunities for advancement.