Production Supervisor - Northwest Center - Kent, WA

Northwest Center is looking for a Production Supervisor to join our Puget Sound Laundry Services team! The Production Supervisor coordinates tasks between all functions of the Commercial Laundry operation including supervising the completion of all tasks/work stations monitoring quality and maintaining cleaning requirements.This is a safety sensitive position.

We’ve got you covered!

We provide all full time employees will an excellent benefits package including medical, elective dental and vision, retirement plan with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, and much more!

Essential Functions

Manage the productivity of all employees and work centers

Monitor work flow and linen production between all departments

Manage utility and material costs

Perform daily quality checks and cleaning procedures

Ensure building is locked and secure

Manage employee hours

Communicate with leads regarding any discrepancies

Train employees from diverse backgrounds on quality and production standards

Experience

3+ years of commercial laundry/manufacturing experience required

Previous supervisory or lead experience

Previous Blood borne Pathogens training experience

Capable of learning the numerous formulas and drying times and temperatures which apply to each linen items being processed

Load and operate washer & dryer, including setting correct formulas and drying temperatures

Able to learn the numerous formulas drying times and temperatures which apply to each linen item being processed

Able to keep a steady pace of work; volume depends on current contract but work must be completed within the contract time frame

Able to understand and follow instructions

Strong interpersonal skills; work effectively with others

Attention to detail; high level of quality control/accuracy

Able to complete assigned tasks in limited time frame

Physical Demands

Wear protective clothing and gloves as required by Universal Precautions Manual

Lift and carry up to 50lbs. forward and overhead at frequent intervals

Able to push/pull moderately heavy slings of soiled and clean linen (up to 400lbs.) and moderately heavy mobile carts of up to 600lbs. for short distances

Standing up to eight (8) hours

Pull/push bins weighing up to 100lbs

Must have excellent manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination

Operate heavy equipment

Exposure to chemicals, humidity, cold and heat

Potential exposure to OSHA Blood/Body Fluids (BBF) and infectious/hazardous materials

Work in noisy indoor environment

Hearing in person or by phone a normal or whispering voice

Availability to work overtime

Northwest Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer