Production Supervisor

Job Description

Job Title:
First Shift Production Supervisor

The First Shift Production Supervisor oversees production operations at a St. Louis facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output. This role executes plant objectives related to financial performance, safety, team member development, quality, and customer service, while supervising a team of 20 to 60 full-time and temporary hourly production team members. The supervisor makes confident, timely decisions, communicates clearly, and drives measurable performance and continuous improvement across the operation.

• Execute plant objectives in the areas of financial performance, safety, team member development, quality, and customer service.
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure efficiency, adherence to schedules, and alignment with production goals.
• Supervise, lead, and coach a staff of 20 to 60 full-time and temporary hourly production team members.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and high performance among production staff.
• Monitor quality control processes and ensure all products meet established company standards and customer expectations.
• Implement and enforce safety regulations in compliance with OSHA guidelines and corporate policies.
• Identify and resolve production issues, including equipment failures, process bottlenecks, and workflow disruptions.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and coordinate material flow to support uninterrupted production.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and quality teams to optimize production processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators such as productivity, downtime, and waste reduction, and report findings to support decision‑making.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices, to enhance operational performance.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures in all aspects of production management and supervision.
• Support and reinforce safety and infection control practices within the linen and laundry service environment.
• Foster the development of team members through coaching, feedback, and opportunities for growth.

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role, preferably within production or manufacturing operations.
• Proven experience in production supervision and production management.
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to supervise, coach, and develop a diverse team.
• Demonstrated ability to make confident, timely decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with production staff and cross‑functional teams.
• Solid understanding of safety practices and regulations, including OSHA compliance.
• Experience with continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, and process improvement methodologies.
• Ability to monitor and maintain quality standards in a production or laundry service environment.
• Capability to track, interpret, and report key performance indicators such as productivity, downtime, and waste.
• Knowledge of corporate policies and the ability to apply them consistently in daily operations.

• Experience working with laundry services and laundry equipment in a production environment.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma principles and tools to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Background in linen management or related service operations supporting healthcare or similar industries.
• Comfort working with cross‑functional teams such as engineering, maintenance, and quality.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective…