Production Supervisor

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 SUMMARYThe 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 seeks to optimizes 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: 2pm - 10:30pm Monday - FridayESSENTIAL JOB TASKS AND ACTIVITIES:Typical tasks and activities for this job include but are not limited to the items listed below. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time as needed by management.General Duties: Oversees assigned area of production responsibility as scheduled in a safe and efficient mannerMonitors work activities in assigned area and ensures company safety policies are followed and in compliance with work rules and requirementsTrains new and existing employees on safe and efficient production, department and company policy/practice-related topics and practicesAttends departmental and market center meetings to engage and complete education and trainingDevelops and maintains positive employee relations by consistently applying company policies and practices across the work group, and recognizing, understanding and valuing employee differences and contributionsIdentifies and recommends production improvement strategies that enhance equipment and worker performance, efficiency and product quality to the plant and/or production managerCreates and support a culture of adherence to market center standardization in support of safety, financial, and service goalsOther duties as assigned by plant and/or Production or General ManagerSupervises the following department areas (either directly or through Leads) and may assist with activities as needed throughout the workday (or shift):Receive and Soil Sort/ ClassificationWash Dry AisleGarment Finishing/Sortation Press and SteamBundle and DistributionThe requirements listed above are representative of the job duties to required by all to perform in the various production areas. Specific work detail and instruction may vary by location and equipment being used.Supervisory Responsibilities: This position will oversee a small group or functional areas and 2 or more production employees. They will lead the day-to-day function of that group under the direction of a plant and/or production manager. Team and Work Orientation: This position will be expected to work with various individuals and teams in a market center and to collaboratively support, develop, and execute production effort(s). Work Environment: This position works in an industrial laundry environment. A laundry production floor with loud noises, heat, and hazardous equipment in use at all times. 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 machineryProved record of work attendanceCapability of reading and understanding work instructions in EnglishBasic Math reasoning skillsLifting Ability; up to 50 pounds; Push/Pull Ability; up to 300 pounds assistedPreferred Education/Experience:Two years industrial laundry experienceSpoken familiarity with prevalent language of production teamLocation: 1212 N Stoughton Rd. Madison, WI 53714About 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2025-09-27