Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Crown Linen, LLC

The Production Supervisor oversees performance, output, and safety during an assigned shift. This leadership role reports to the Production Manager and is critical in ensuring smooth, high-volume production in a clean, fast‑paced environment. Crown Linen operates 365 days a year, requiring a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

• Supervise and coordinate daily operations of receiving, washing, drying, folding, and distributing linens.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and quality control standards.
• Communicate performance expectations and operational goals clearly to team members.
• Monitor individual and team performance, provide coaching and feedback.
• Monitor key metrics such as PPOH, quality, and labor efficiency, and report performance data.
• Identify and support continuous improvement projects using Lean or Six Sigma tools.
• Promote and enforce a culture of safety, cleanliness, and accountability.
• Assist in hiring, training, evaluations, and, when necessary, disciplinary actions.
• Submit shift reports, KPIs, attendance, and safety incidents accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Management teams to resolve production issues quickly.
• Lead by example and foster a team‑oriented work environment.
• Help resolve employee issues, customer escalations, and equipment downtime alongside supervisors.
• Ensure plant compliance with OSHA, safety standards, and company policies.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

• Proven experience in management, supervisory or team‑lead role (any industry).
• Experience in high‑volume operations with time‑sensitive output in manufacturing, logistics, laundry, or warehouse settings.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with WMS or production tracking systems a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead teams, communicate clearly, and resolve conflicts in a fast‑paced setting.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a high‑volume setting.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and key performance metrics (KPIs).
• Flexible availability (including weekends and holidays).

Inside work: protected from weather conditions.

Outside work: no effective protection from weather.

Typical frequency of exposure: frequently, occasionally, rarely, never (detailed table omitted for brevity).

• Standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, reaching, seeing, balancing.
• Physical tasks: pushing up to 50 lbs., pulling up to 50 lbs., grasping, lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Precise hand movements, reasoning or solving problems, reading, writing, performing mathematical calculations.
• Adhering to deadlines under pressure, learning or retaining technical information, interacting with customers or visitors.

All qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity. We are an affirmative action employer and are committed to equal opportunity for all employees. No Job Level or specific classification required for equal opportunity consideration.