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.

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!

Position Summary

The First Shift Production Supervisor is responsible for leading frontline production operations while executing plant objectives related to safety, quality, productivity, and people development. This role provides direct leadership to 20–60 hourly associates , including full-time and temporary employees, and is accountable for building a strong safety culture, driving performance, and ensuring consistent service to our healthcare partners.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a supervisor who enjoys being present on the floor, developing people, and driving results in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Lead daily production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals

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

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

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

Monitor quality standards to ensure products meet Novo and customer requirements

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

Support onboarding, training, and performance management of production staff

Secondary Responsibilities

Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities

Assist with staffing, scheduling, and coverage planning

Track and communicate key production and safety metrics

Support standard work, audits, and compliance initiatives

Required Qualifications

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

Minimum 3 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

Why Novo

Purpose-driven work that supports patient care and healthcare operations

Stable first-shift leadership opportunity

Collaborative team environment with a strong focus on safety and people development

Opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding healthcare services organization

• 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.