Production Supervisor

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Production Supervisor is to ensure effective, safe and cost-efficient operations and effective staff management for the Production, Soil room, and Washroom departments.

• Lead Soil room and Washroom staff to meet daily/weekly production goals through efficient production processes.
• Lead ironing and tumble fold areas to meet daily/weekly production goals through efficient production processes.
• Ensure that adequate staffing exists through effective scheduling.
• Effectively manage labor costs as directed.
• Ensure that all employees are adequately trained.
• Ensure that quality and production standards are met.
• Exhibit sound leadership in concert with Crown Laundry culture.
• Listen to all employees and respect their right to speak up.
• Serve as a role model for respect for the company’s policies and procedures.
• Fill in and assist with any position as needed to ensure that production goals are met (including tie‑out, production positions, etc.).
• Work in constant collaboration with maintenance to maintain equipment.
• Uphold a genuine regard for safety by ensuring that safety committee meetings are held monthly on relevant topics.
• React immediately to perceived safety violations or issues, notifying the Plant Manager.
• Track and communicate necessary information to employees regarding production targets, achievements, etc.
• Communicate visibly via a Production Board.
• Hold periodic department meetings to discuss accomplishments.
• Be responsible for ensuring that production reports are completed correctly everyday for the employees under supervision.
• Ensure product quality by ensuring that formulas and processes are documented, taught and followed.
• Handle administrative duties as needed: generate reports in a timely manner and work with office staff to ensure that new hire paperwork and other reporting is handled efficiently and accurately.

• Any other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

• Any disciplinary issues should be discussed first with the Plant Manager before implementation.
• Changes to existing procedures.

• May decide to move employees between workstations to meet production requirements.

• The ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without an accommodation.
• At least 3 years of production experience in a related production environment, preferably in a lead position.
• Solid leadership acumen.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Has succeeded in a job that required attention to detail, flourishing in a fast pace and measuring/communicating results.
• Exceptional internal collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with production safety regulations/issues.