Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC; Ripon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Supervisor to lead and empower a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you will champion continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Your leadership will foster a culture of trust and collaboration, enabling team members to thrive and contribute to operational excellence. If you are passionate about mentoring and developing talent while driving efficiency, this opportunity offers a fulfilling path to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proven leadership capabilities with a servant leadership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure team activities align with company goals.
• Foster a positive work environment and facilitate effective communication.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem Solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Operations

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

As a Production Supervisor, you will be the first line leader to support team members within your area/zone. Oversee daily operations, ensure that team activities align with company goals, objectives, and scheduled production requirements to ensure your team is successful.

Responsibilities

• Creates an environment of continuous improvement by: Identify and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency and enhance productivity within the department.
• Champion who leads by example to ensure/enforce compliance with all safety regulations, procedures and company policies to provide a safe working environment for all team members. Conduct regular safety audits and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Embrace a servant leadership approach by promoting a culture of trust, collaboration, and empowerment by prioritizing the needs of team members, active listening and removing obstacles that may prevent them from effective growth and performance. Empowers and expects team members to take responsibility and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as a mentor and coach by offering guidance and support to team members, fostering an environment of learning and development.
• Fostering a positive, respectful and inclusive work environment of all team members in every discussion, interaction and decision.
• Facilitate effective communication within assigned department team and with other departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Analyze Key Performance metrics to identify areas of improvement and implement solutions.
• Establish annual goals and objectives that support the attainment of Key Performance metrics.
• Desires to eliminate waste and to develop team member skill to improve lean operations.
• Ensure that employees are properly trained by their Team Leader or other designated trainer in the areas of safety, quality, equipment operation and 5S.
• Interface with technical staff to ensure proper support.
• Work to continuously improve processes and reduce inventories and work in progress.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding employee relations issues.
• Interface with Union Stewards in contract and discipline issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience/Education:

• Proven history of ability to lead with a servant leadership mindset.
• A minimum of one to three years of experience in a medium/high volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Previous manufacturing supervision experience would be preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering or Operations is preferred.
• Previous professional, internship or co-op experience will be taken into consideration as relevant experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be self-driven and ambitious with proven leadership capabilities, including providing coaching, mentoring and supervision within a team environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel).
• Strong problem solving skills, including encouraging others on your team to think proactively and create solutions.
• Basic understanding of process control, production scheduling, Kaizen, Kanban and Lean manufacturing is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Stooping, bending, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity and able to lift up to 50 lbs without assistance.

EEO

Alliance Laundry Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and persons of all Sexual Orientations and Gender Identities.

ID

2025-4608

Pos. Type

Full-Time