Production Supervisor

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.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead Soil room and Washroom staff 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.

• Lead ironing and tumble fold areas as directed 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, respect the employee's 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. This includes 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.

• Responsible for ensuring that production reports are completed correctly everyday for the employees under his/her supervision

• Responsible for product quality:

• Ensure that formulas and processes are documented, taught and followed.

• Handle administrative duties as needed:

• Generate reports as needed in a timely manner

• Work with office staff to ensure that new hire paperwork and other reporting is handled efficiently and accurately.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Any other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.

DECISIONS THE INCUMBENT MUST SEEK APPROVAL FOR PRIOR TO EXECUTION:

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

DECISIONS THE INCUMBENT MAY DECIDE AND EXECUTE WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL:

• May decide to move employees between work stations to meet production requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without an accommodation.
• At least 3 years Production experience in a related production environment, preferably in a lead position
• Solid leadership acumen
• Excellent organizational skills
• Has succeeded at 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