Production Supervisor - UniFirst Owensboro

Where will a Uni First Career take you? As an industry leader in the rental, lease and sale of uniforms and facility services products, Uni First Corporation has grown to become one of the largest companies in the garment services industry. Uni First is recognized on the Forbes “Platinum 400 - Best Big Companies” List
. With over 14,000 employee Team Partners and more than 250 facilities throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe, you are never just a number when you work for Uni First. What sets us apart from all other companies is that we still function as a family run business. When you work for Uni First, you’re family! Uni First Corporation has a strong history of promoting from within
. In fact, most of Uni First's Senior Managers have come from within the Company. Opportunities are endless for those individuals who possess a strong work ethic, a commitment to quality, and above all else, a passion for delivering quality customer service, both internally and externally. Our culture is what makes Uni First an organization that stands out from the rest.

Are you interested in loving your job? Find out just how far a career with Uni First can take you.

• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Direct Payroll Deposit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 30% Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Program

Under the direction of the Operations Support Manager (OSM), directs, plans, assigns, and monitors production department operations and activities. Determines priorities for designated department operations in conjunction with production schedules. Supervises and coordinates the activities of their assigned workforce, by performing the following duties personally or through other staff members. Assumes duties of other production supervisory roles when required. Some independent travel may be required.

Support all Uni First Company Policies including goals as described in Uni First Mission Statement, Guiding Principles, and Core Values. Job will require participation and compliance to all policies and procedures related to ISO (quality) and safety.

• Receives daily direction from the Operations Support Manager (OSM). May also receive instruction from Human Resource Manager when applicable.
• Communicates to, advises, and directs hourly production employees as needed, to assure compliance to existing company policies, safety regulations, and goals.
• Can recommend or apply disciplinary actions as required, following facility guidelines. Any disciplinary actions should include participation of HR Business Partners.
• Studies production requirement reports and confers with OSM or other Supervisors.
• Monitors and adjusts staffing or workflow as needed, while conforming to assigned objectives, plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Reviews production incentive reports on a daily basis. Responsible for monitoring and justifying all Off-Standard time.
• Communicates directly with Maintenance staff as needed.
• Is expected to account for general supplies and raw materials used for production.
• Monitor expenditures and is free to recommend cost control measures where applicable.
• Can recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and design, such as systems or hardware enhancements where applicable.
• Can recommend creation or revision of existing work instructions and job descriptions.
• Is responsible and accountable for efficient use of raw materials and inventory of supplies within their respective areas.
• Continually monitors operations, including quality inspection of products produced, and basic machine operation and maintenance.
• Schedule periodic meetings with employees (if applicable) to include safety related issues or items. Periodic could mean weekly, monthly, bi-monthly quarterly, etc.
• Must be willing and able to take an active role in plant wide safety activities.
• May be required to fill-in for other Supervisory Staff within the facility, in their absence. This may require reassignment of shift on a temporary basis when applicable.
• Fully responsible and…