Second Shift Production Supervisor

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.

We are currently looking for a Second Shift Production Supervisor, at our Nashville/Madison facility. We are looking for someone who is confident in decision making, can act quickly, and has excellent communication skills. If you are ready to make a commitment to measurable performance and continuous improvements, then we want to hear from you

This position is second shift, 3:00PM until 1:00AM or until job is complete, Monday through Saturday with a floating day off.

This position is responsible for executing plant objectives including financial, safety, associate development, and quality and customer service. This position will also manage a staff ranging from 20 to 60 full-time employees and temporary hourly employees in the production operations.

Essential Functions:

• Schedule adequate staffing levels to meet daily production requirements.

• Supervise production personnel to ensure productivity targets are met while maintaining full compliance with safety regulations.

• Monitor CBWs, dryers, and washer/extractors to maintain correct loading sequences, maximizing both productivity and washing performance.

• Communicate effectively with the Business Manager regarding potential bottlenecks and operational challenges.

• Train and develop operators on all equipment to ensure consistent and reliable performance.

• Accurately document and record associate production, time, safety incidents, absenteeism, and corrective actions in a timely manner.

• Implement, monitor, and enforce safety programs and procedures, ensuring proper use and maintenance of equipment.

• Lead and participate in safety meetings, identifying opportunities for safety improvements and upholding safety standards.

• Foster a positive team environment by promoting open communication, building commitment to shared goals, and strengthening employee relations to maintain a union-free workplace.

• Prepare production employee schedules and assign daily work tasks.

• Assist the Business Manager in overseeing overall plant operations and special projects as needed.

• Take ownership of plant productivity, including contributing to goal setting and executing production objectives.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Laundry experience preferred

• Basic computer knowledge and the willingness to learn new computer applications.

• Experience with employee relations and team building.

• Good analytical skills to be able to determine number of carts required for orders.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing, production, or service industry with supervisory responsibilities.

• Ability to work in a noisy fast-paced environment.

• Ability to bend, stoop, push, stand, pull, and walk for long periods of time.

• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects up to 35 lbs.

• Ability to analyze cost performance data to improve operations and reduce costs.

• Willingness to work evenings, night shifts, weekends, and holidays.

• Must be comfortable at giving and receiving open feedback.

• Must possess the following traits: proactive, risk taker, courage, and the ability to accept change.

• Proven ability to define performance measures related to the business and hold associates accountable to the same.

• Demonstrated customer service, people, leadership, and organization skills with track record of achieving positive business results.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Positive "can do" attitude with the ability to lead a team and positively influence a team.

Education:

• High School Education or GED, some college or formal education and training preferred.

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. 
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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.