Production Supervisor Job at Vestis Corporation in Madison

Overview

Production Supervisor role at Vestis Corporation. Vestis Uniforms and Workplace Supplies provides uniforms and related products to more than 400,000 customers nationwide, in virtually every industry. From designing and manufacturing to laundering and delivering, Vestis works with local and national clients to create and maintain a total uniform solution that promotes teamwork and establishes a professional identity. Vestis operates from over 200 locations nationwide.

Job Details

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overall oversight of daily production activities for an assigned department or a rotating set of departments or assignments. Working under direction from the plant and/or production manager, they seek to optimize workflow and efficiency and meet production goals and profitability objectives. Directly supervises production workers to ensure that production standards are followed, and goals are achieved, positive employee relations result, and policies, rules and regulations and procedures are followed. Executes work in accordance with Company safety guidelines and in a productive and efficient manner.

Schedule

6am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Oversees assigned area of production responsibility as scheduled in a safe and efficient manner


• Monitors work activities in assigned area and ensures company safety policies are followed and in compliance with work rules and requirements


• Trains new and existing employees on safe and efficient production, department and company policy/practice-related topics and practices


• Attends departmental and market center meetings to engage and complete education and training


• Develops and maintains positive employee relations by consistently applying company policies and practices across the work group, and recognizing, understanding and valuing employee differences and contributions


• Identifies and recommends production improvement strategies that enhance equipment and worker performance, efficiency and product quality to the plant and/or production manager


• Creates and support a culture of adherence to market center standardization in support of safety, financial, and service goals


• Other duties as assigned by plant and/or Production or General Manager

Department Areas

• Receive and Soil Sort/ Classification


• Wash Dry Aisle


• Garment Finishing/Sortation Press and Steam


• Bundle and Distribution

The requirements listed above are representative of the job duties required to perform in the various production areas. Specific work detail and instruction may vary by location and equipment being used.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Potential candidates for this job will be sought that have strong indication of capability with the following items.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Capability to work safely and conscientious manner in a fast paced, loud work environment with machinery


• Proved record of work attendance


• Capability of reading and understanding work instructions in English


• Basic Math reasoning skills


• Lifting Ability; up to 50 pounds; Push/Pull Ability; up to 300 pounds assisted

Preferred Education/Experience

• Two years industrial laundry experience


• Spoken familiarity with prevalent language of production team

Location

Location: 1212 N Stoughton Rd. Madison, WI 53714

About Vestis

Vestis is a leader in the uniform and workplace supplies industry, providing services to locally owned small businesses and Fortune 500 companies across North America. Headquartered in Roswell, GA, Vestis is the second largest provider in the industry and launches with over 300,000 customer locations and approximately 20,000 employees. We know nothing happens until you make it happen. When you’re at your best, Vestis is at its best. Be a part of Vestis Nation and join us today.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Facilities Services