Hands-On Operations Supervisor – 1st Shift

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc.; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. in Newark, Ohio is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the 1st shift to lead a team on the production floor. You will manage approximately 22 hourly employees, ensuring production, quality, and safety standards are met daily.

You’ll report to the General Manager and will coach staff, monitor workflow, and coordinate with maintenance to sustain equipment reliability while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous production leadership experience in manufacturing or laundry environments.
• Experience supervising hourly employees.
• Proven ability to meet production quotas while maintaining quality standards.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of production equipment and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to lead from the floor and set a positive example.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a production team of approximately 22 employees.
• Create a positive, energetic work environment while maintaining high standards and accountability.
• 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.
• Identify bottlenecks and make real-time adjustments to keep production moving.
• 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.
• Look continuously for better, safer, and more efficient ways to get the job done.
• Be visible, approachable, and willing to jump in wherever the team needs leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Job description

Buckeye Linen Service, Inc. in Newark, Ohio is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the 1st shift to lead a team on the production floor. You will manage approximately 22 hourly employees, ensuring production, quality, and safety standards are met daily.

You’ll report to the General Manager and will coach staff, monitor workflow, and coordinate with maintenance to sustain equipment reliability while driving continuous improvement.