Head of Production Operations

Operations Supervisor -- 1st Shift Buckeye Linen | Newark, Ohio Lead from the Floor. Keep Production Moving. Buckeye Linen is looking for an energetic, hands-on Operations Supervisor to lead a team of approximately 22 people in our fast-paced Newark production facility. This is a single-shift, floor-level leadership role responsible for the people and production on your team. We are a family-owned and operated company with roots dating back to 1934, and we believe great operations start with great people. We're looking for a leader who can bring energy, accountability, organization, and even some fun to the workday---while making sure production, quality, and safety expectations are consistently achieved. You'll be on the production floor, working alongside your team, solving problems, coaching employees, monitoring workflow, and making sure we finish each day successfully. Organize daily production to ensure quotas and customer requirements are met efficiently and on time. - Monitor productivity, workflow, labor utilization, and quality throughout the shift. - Train and coach employees on proper processes, quality standards, safety, and productivity expectations. - Maintain strong quality-control standards and address problems before they reach our customers. - Work closely with our maintenance team on preventive maintenance and equipment reliability, helping catch and address issues before they impact production. - Who We're Looking For We want someone who understands that being a great operations supervisor means leading from the floor---not from an office. Experience supervising and motivating hourly employees. - A proven ability to meet production quotas while maintaining quality standards. - An understanding of production equipment, workflow, and preventive maintenance. - The ability to hold people accountable while still building a team employees enjoy being part of. - We are part of a family-owned and operated business that has been serving customers since 1934, and we're continuing to grow. For the right person, this position offers real opportunity for advancement within our operations team as the company continues to grow. Come help us build a production team that works hard, works smart, takes pride in quality---and enjoys winning together.