Plant Manager

SST Direct; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

401K Program with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Company Training Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Casual Work Environment

Job summary

SST Direct in Wichita, KS is hiring for a production supervisor. You will lead a multi-department team, ensure staff report to their seats on time, and maintain smooth workflow on the floor while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will coach staff, train on company policies, and partner with HR on hiring and development. This role requires strong organizational skills and a hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 6–12 months of related production experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Supervise multiple departments and diverse team of production operators.
• Ensure employees are at their assigned work areas to begin work.
• Maintain an even, timely workflow through production floor/soil sort.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and productive workflow.
• Provide training and follow-up to ensure job descriptions are met.
• Work with HR to determine hiring, training, and improvement needs.

Skills

Production supervision

Safety training

Performance coaching

Department coordination

Quality metrics

5S process management

Goal setting & reporting

HR collaboration

Employee development

PTO approval

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

DIRECT HIRE: Maintain a good image of the company, achieve company safety and performance goals. Motivate, coach, train, and lead employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently. Maintain quality of linen, control production costs, meet inventory cost initiatives and achieve employee turnover goals.

Working Location: Wichita, KS.

Pay: $68K - $79K (depending on experience)

Shift: 1st shift, M - F

Benefits:
Comprehensive Medical Plan with Prescription Coverage | Dental Plan | Vision Plan | Life Insurance | 401K Program with Company Match | Paid Holidays | Paid Time Off Company Training Program | Tuition Reimbursement Program | Utilize Latest Technologies and Linen Methodologies | Casual Work Environment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise multiple departments and diverse team of production operators performing a variety of job functions
• Ensure all employees are at their assigned work areas to begin work and that are sufficient workloads at each area
• Maintain an even/timely workflow through production floor/soil sort
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and a productive and efficient workflow, while meeting quality standards
• Assure accuracy and accountability through the use of production and quality metrics, visual indicators, and positive reinforcement
• Perform production supervision duties by consistently enforcing company policies and procedures
• Provide training and follow-up on department personnel to see that they are performing their jobs in accordance with their job descriptions
• Provide daily/weekly coaching to improve employees effectiveness
• Work with HR Department to determine hiring, training, and employee improvement needs

Required Skills:

• Approve PTO and leave schedules for employees
• Ensure employees are properly introduced to the Company Objectives, Company Policies, and Safety Standards. Be sure each new employee receives the proper training
• Enhance production (PPOH) and reduce productive labor percentage
• Review production and goal performance record with Management routinely throughout the week
• Notify and work with Maintenance Manager on needed repairs on all equipment in production and soil sort while maintaining written requests and follow up for equipment repairs
• Ensure that all customers concerns receive a prompt and satisfactory response
• Verify safety, quality, and productivity standards are met daily
• Maintain plant organization/cleanliness through proper 5S process management
• Provide the level of accountability needed to produce good, consistent results at all levels of the organization
• Set goals and deadlines for performance that align with companyobjectives and communicate them to employees
• Prepare and submit performance reports and make recommendations for promotions based on performance

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Be able to stand on feet up to 10 hours a day
• Sufficient manual dexterity to work on production floor
• Be able to push/pull soil/clean carts weighing up to 800 lbs. (on wheels)
• Must be able to meet consistently physical requirements such as bending, twisting, and pulling
• Management Skills- Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively train others
• Accountability- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
• Accuracy- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Communication, Oral- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Communication, Written- Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
• Problem Solving Skills- Finding solutions to difficult or complex issues
• Training- Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance
• Must be a High School Graduate
• Must have 6 months to 1 year of related production experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred
• Possess computer skills in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook