First Shift Production Supervisor

Novo Health Services, LLC in; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in linen management solutions as a First Shift Production Supervisor in St. Louis. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing a team of employees, and ensuring safety and productivity in a dynamic environment. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, NOVO Health Services fosters a culture of growth and commitment to safety.

Benefits

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

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing with supervisory responsibilities.
• Willingness to work in a noisy fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Schedule adequate staff to produce the required workload daily.
• Supervise production personnel to maintain required productivity and compliance.
• Monitor and communicate with the Operations Manager regarding workflow.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

High School Education or GED

Some college or formal education

Job description

First Shift Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)

Get to know us: NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVO's wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless, single source distribution system. NOVO's regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes.

We are currently looking for First Shift Production Supervisors at ourSt Louis, MO Healthcare Laundry facility. We are looking for someone who is confident in decision making, can act quickly, and has excellent communication skills. If you are ready to make a commitment to measurable performance and continuous improvements, then we want to hear from you!

This position is responsible for executing plant objectives including financial, safety, associate development, and quality and customer service. This position will also manage a staff ranging from 20 to 60 full-time employees and temporary hourly employees in the production operations.

Essential Functions:

• Schedule adequate staff to produce the required workload daily.
• Supervise production personnel to maintain required productivity and compliance with safety regulations.
• Monitor CBW's, dryers, and washer/extractors to maintain correct lading sequence in order to attain maximum productivity and washing performance from all equipment.
• Communicate effectively with the Operations Manager regarding anticipated potential bottle-neck areas.
• Develop and train operators of all equipment to ensure consistent performance.
• Document and record associate production, time, safety incidents, absenteeism, and corrective actions promptly and accurately.
• Communicates, implements, and monitors safety programs and procedures.
• Participates in and leads safety meetings and ensures proper use and maintenance of equipment.
• Identifies safety improvements and leads and enforces safety standards.
• Fosters a team environment by promoting open channels of communication, building commitment to a common vision, and establishing and maintaining positive communication with employees; implementing proactive measures to ensure positive associate relations to maintain a union-free environment.
• Prepare work schedules for production employees and provide daily work assignments.
• Assists the Operations Manager in directing the overall operation of the plant, performing special projects as needed.
• Responsible for plant productivity, including involvement in goal setting for the plant, and execution of plant production goals.
• Assist and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Laundry experience preferred
• Basic computer knowledge and the willingness to learn new computer applications.
• Experience with employee relations and team building.
• Good analytical skills to be able to determine number of carts required for orders.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or service industry with supervisory responsibilities.
• Ability to work in a noisy fast-paced environment.
• Ability to bend, stoop, push, stand, pull, and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to analyze cost performance data to improve operations and reduce costs.
• Willingness to work evenings, night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be comfortable at giving and receiving open feedback.
• Must possess the following traits: proactive, risk taker, courage, and the ability to accept change.
• Proven ability to define performance measures related to the business and hold associates accountable to the same.
• Demonstrated customer service, people, leadership, and organization skills with track record of achieving positive business results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive “can do” attitude with the ability to lead a team and positively influence a team.

Education:

• High School Education or GED, some college or formal education and training preferred.

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.
Complete an on-line application at www.novohealthservices.com!
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin veteran, or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Drug-Free Workplace.