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.

Lead and Grow with Us!

NOVO Health Services is a leading provider of healthcare linen solutions, delivering a fresh and innovative approach to the industry. Our focus on patient experience, infection prevention, and operational excellence enables us to improve linen quality while reducing overall program costs for our healthcare partners.

With HLAC-accredited facilities and a commitment to continuous improvement, NOVO is redefining how healthcare linen programs are managed across the country.

NOVO Health Services is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily operations within the Soil department, driving performance across safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.

This role is responsible for overseeing a team of production associates on 1st shift, ensuring efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and consistent service delivery to our healthcare partners.

The ideal candidate is a strong floor leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops teams, and drives operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

Lead daily 1st shift production operations within the Soil department to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals

Ensure production schedules are met while optimizing labor utilization and workflow efficiency

Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Plant Leadership to address operational issues and improve performance

Leadership & Team Development

Supervise, coach, and develop production associates to promote engagement, accountability, and teamwork

Support onboarding, training, and performance management of production staff

Assist with staffing, scheduling, and coverage planning

Safety & Compliance

Enforce all safety policies and procedures in compliance with OSHA and NOVO standards

Maintain a strong safety-first culture and proactively address hazards and unsafe behaviors

Quality & Performance

Monitor quality standards to ensure products meet NOVO and customer requirements

Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities

Track and communicate key production and safety metrics

Support standard work, audits, and compliance initiatives

Qualifications

Required

High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience in a production supervision or industrial/manufacturing environment

Demonstrated knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety protocols

Proven experience leading hourly teams and supporting employee development

Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Ability to lead in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment

Preferred

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar Continuous Improvement certification

Experience leading 5S initiatives and Kaizen events in a high-volume environment

Prior experience in a healthcare-adjacent or highly regulated manufacturing environment is a plus

Experience using ERP or WMS software to track production data and labor

Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills

Key Competencies

Proven ability to lead hourly production teams and drive accountability

Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Ability to lead in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment

Working knowledge of production processes, equipment, and safety protocols

Comfortable giving and receiving feedback and supporting employee development

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, and pull for extended periods

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Ability to work in a noisy, industrial environment

Willingness to work 1st shift hours, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

• 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.
• Complete an on-line application at www.novohealthservices.com!
• 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.