Bilingual Production Supervisor

Your Linen Service; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Linen Service in Petersburg, VA is seeking a bilingual Plant Production Supervisor/Lead to manage a team and oversee daily operations in our processing plant. You will lead production, shipping, and distribution, and work with management to improve efficiency and safety.

This hands-on leadership role requires Spanish/English bilingual skills, strong communication, and a proactive approach to driving productivity in a fast-paced environment. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required or strongly preferred.
• Experience leading production, manufacturing, warehouse, or plant operations.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, train, and motivate production employees.
• Oversee daily plant operations including processing, shipping, and distribution.
• Create schedules and ensure staffing needs are met.
• Train and mentor associates while ensuring training requirements are completed.
• Monitor production, quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and profitability.
• Address employee concerns and resolve workplace conflicts.
• Conduct evaluations and establish performance goals.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish/English

Leadership

Staff coaching

Scheduling

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Bilingual Plant Production Supervisor/Lead $1000 SIGN ON BONUS

Lead a team. Make an impact. Grow with a company that values its people.

We are looking for an experienced Bilingual Production Supervisor/Lead to join our team and play a key role in the daily success of our processing plant. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, improving processes, and making sure the operation runs safely and efficiently.

As the Plant Production Supervisor/Lead, you will work closely with the management team to oversee plant operations, production, distribution and our team of associates. You'll have the opportunity to directly influence productivity, quality, employee development, and overall plant performance.

If you are a strong leader who leads by example, enjoys a fast‑paced environment, and knows how to bring out the best in a team, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, train, and motivate production employees


• Oversee daily plant operations, including processing, shipping, and distribution


• Create schedules and ensure staffing needs are met


• Train and mentor associates while ensuring company training requirements are completed


• Monitor production, quality, safety, and efficiency


• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase productivity and profitability


• Address employee concerns and effectively resolve workplace conflicts


• Conduct employee evaluations and establish performance goals


• Delegate responsibilities and follow up to ensure work is completed


• Work closely with the management team and other levels of leadership


• Help maintain equipment, facility, and overall plant operations


• Maintain accurate records and ensure company policies and procedures are followed


• Promote a safe, positive, and team-oriented work environment


• Communicate effectively with employees, management, vendors, customers, and other company locations

What We're Looking For

• Bilingual in Spanish and English – required


• Previous production, manufacturing, warehouse, or plant management experience


• Strong leadership and people‑management skills


• Experience scheduling, training, coaching, and developing employees


• Strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills


• Ability to lead by example and be a hands‑on leader


• Strong communication and organizational skills


• Comfortable working with employees and leaders at all levels


• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook a plus


• Self‑motivated with strong follow‑through and good judgment


• A positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed


• High energy and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment

Schedule & Physical Requirements

• Must be willing to work some weekends as needed


• Hours may vary based on production and customer needs


• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds


• High school diploma or GED preferred, not required


• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening as required

Why Join our company?

Virginia Linen Service is a family‑owned local company with a long history of serving our communities. Since 1934, we have provided linen, textile, and hygiene services to hospitality, healthcare, lodging, and business customers.

We believe our success starts with our people. We are looking for leaders who want to make a difference, develop their teams, improve operations, and grow with the company.

We work hard, support each other, take pride in what we do – and we believe you should have fun doing it!

Virginia Linen Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Salary: $48000 - $60000 per year