First 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 First Shift Production Supervisors at our St Louis, MO Healthcare Laundry 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 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 staff to produce the required workload daily.


* Supervise production personnel to maintain required productivity and compliance with safety regulations.


* Monitor CBW’s, dryers, and washer/extractors to maintain correct lading sequence in order to attain maximum productivity and washing     performance from all equipment.


* Communicate effectively with the Operations Manager regarding anticipated potential bottle-neck areas.


* Develop and train operators of all equipment to ensure consistent performance.


* Document and record associate production, time, safety incidents, absenteeism, and corrective actions promptly and accurately.


* Communicates, implements, and monitors safety programs and procedures.


* Participates in and leads safety meetings and ensures proper use and maintenance of equipment.


* Identifies safety improvements and leads and enforces safety standards.


* Fosters a team environment by promoting open channels of communication, building commitment to a common vision, and establishing and maintaining positive communication with employees; implementing proactive measures to ensure positive associate relations to maintain a union-free environment.


* Prepare work schedules for production employees and provide daily work assignments.


* Assists the Operations Manager in directing the overall operation of the plant, performing special projects as needed.


* Responsible for plant productivity, including involvement in goal setting for the plant, and execution of plant production goals.


* Assist and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:


*  Laundry experience preferred


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