Production Supervisor-2nd Shift

Sri Healthcare; New Mexico; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with Employer Match

Health Insurance

Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

NOVO Health Services is seeking a hands-on 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily operations within the Soil department, driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement. You will oversee a team of production associates on 1st shift, ensuring efficient workflow and regulatory compliance to support healthcare partners.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in production supervision, solid knowledge of processes and safety protocols, and strong leadership with a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supervising hourly production teams.
• Experience with production processes, equipment, and safety protocols.
• Experience using ERP or WMS software to track data and labor.
• Healthcare-adjacent or regulated manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily 1st shift soil production to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Optimize labor utilization and workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Plant Leadership to resolve issues.
• Coach and develop production staff for engagement and accountability.
• Support onboarding, training and performance management.
• Assist with staffing and schedule coverage.
• Enforce OSHA and NOVO safety policies.

Skills

Leadership of hourly teams

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or related field

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP software

WMS software

Job description

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.

Lead and Grow with Us!

NOVO Health Services is a leading provider of healthcare linen solutions, delivering a fresh and innovative approach to the industry. Our focus on patient experience, infection prevention, and operational excellence enables us to improve linen quality while reducing overall program costs for our healthcare partners. With HLAC-accredited facilities and a commitment to continuous improvement, NOVO is redefining how healthcare linen programs are managed across the country.

NOVO Health Services is seeking a hands-on 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead daily operations within the Soil department, driving performance across safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement. This role is responsible for overseeing a team of production associates on 1st shift, ensuring efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and consistent service delivery to our healthcare partners. The ideal candidate is a strong floor leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops teams, and drives operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily 1st shift production operations within the Soil department to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals
• Ensure production schedules are met while optimizing labor utilization and workflow efficiency
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Plant Leadership to address operational issues and improve performance
• Supervise, coach, and develop production associates to promote engagement, accountability, and teamwork
• Support onboarding, training, and performance management of production staff
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and coverage planning
• Enforce all safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and NOVO standards
• Maintain a strong safety-first culture and proactively address hazards and unsafe behaviors
• Monitor quality standards to ensure products meet NOVO and customer requirements
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities
• Track and communicate key production and safety metrics
• Support standard work, audits, and compliance initiatives

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a production supervision or industrial/manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety protocols
• Proven experience leading hourly teams and supporting employee development
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment
• Preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar continuous improvement certification
• Experience leading 5S initiatives and Kaizen events in a high-volume environment
• Prior experience in a healthcare-adjacent or highly regulated manufacturing environment is a plus
• Experience using ERP or WMS software to track production data and labor
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills

Key Competencies

• Proven ability to lead hourly production teams and drive accountability
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment
• Working knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety protocols
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback and supporting employee development

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, and pull for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
• Ability to work in a noisy, industrial environment
• Willingness to work 1st shift hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

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.

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.

NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO 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. NOVO Health Services is the only “one stop shop” service provider in U.S. currently serving all healthcare-related end markets with both Healthcare Laundry Services as well as Sterilized Reusable Surgical Solutions.