Second-Shift Production Supervisor: Lean Ops & Safety

Health Systems Cooperative Laundry; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Systems Cooperative Laundries in Minnesota is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production workflow, schedule staff, train new hires, and monitor quality. This role spends 80% on the production floor and 20% in the office handling administrative tasks, ensuring safety and efficient operations.

You will collaborate with engineering and the Shift Manager, prepare production reports, manage attendance, and coordinate staffing to meet customer goals while upholding lean

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety standards/OSHA.
• Proactive and self-motivated with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills in a diverse environment.
• Read/Write/Speak English.
• Bi-lingual a plus.
• Basic technology skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to operate basic office equipment (Computer/Copier/Fax/Scanner/Phone).
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Energetic, self-starter with basic math skills.
• High school diploma and production experience.
• Union experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Creates and posts staffing sheets.
• Verify employee time clock punches and correct as needed.
• Maintains attendance line memos and holiday calendars.
• Arrange temporary staff when needed.
• Complete daily/weekly production reports and quality audits.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment and train staff on safety.
• Monitor production output and inventory WIP; adjust as needed.
• Participate in Lean Team Events.
• Coordinate with Customer Service to ensure orders are properly filled.
• Provide training and onboarding for new employees on equipment and procedures.
• Ensure LEAN principles are followed and report equipment issues.
• Collaborate with HR and Shift Manager to resolve conflicts.

Skills

Safety standards/OSHA

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

Bilingual a plus

Tech literacy

Office equipment operation

Customer service

Organizational skills

Basic math

High school diploma

Production experience (1-3 years)

Union experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Health Systems Cooperative Laundries in Minnesota is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production workflow, schedule staff, train new hires, and monitor quality. This role spends 80% on the production floor and 20% in the office handling administrative tasks, ensuring safety and efficient operations.

You will collaborate with engineering and the Shift Manager, prepare production reports, manage attendance, and coordinate staffing to meet customer goals while upholding lean