Production Lead

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.

POSITION TITLE: Team Leader

POSITION TYPE: Full-Time

LOCATION: Skokie, IL

REPORTS TO: Operation Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Team Leader is responsible for directing, leading, and managing a team of Dryers, Washroom Attendants, Stain Removers, and Load Builders in Company policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads, direct and trains his assigned production team of employees in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Motivates and insures his/her team is meeting departmental goals and objectives, including maintaining high quality, safety, and productivity standards.
• Conduct annual performance reviews and oversee training and development activities for all team members.
• Participate in the interviewing process and make hiring recommendations.
• Provide appropriate coaching/counseling to associates in an effort to improve performance.
• Maintain personnel record for reports, time sheets, and attendance.
• Build strong relationships with other department leaders and associates. Interact with other supervisors to establish maximum utilization of resources and to improve efficiencies.
• Implement processes that improve key performance indicators (i.e., quality, safety, cycle time).
• Provide feedback to Plant Supervisor and Business Manager on ways to increase the efficiencies and effectiveness of the production process.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce written procedures that support department functions and conduct corresponding training.
• Proactively monitor the production process and adjust schedules as needed.
• Maintain high levels of Total Preventative Maintenance on all equipment through effective utilization and organization of all reporting employees and through effective communication to departmental staff members.
• Carry out special assignments as requested or assigned.

• Arranges and coordinates safety meetings held for electrical team to ensure safety standards are met (and taught) within department confines.
• Continuously follows all safety policies and procedures on the job.
• Understand, observe and adhere to all safety procedures and policies.
• Assist and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. High School Diploma required.
• 3 to 5 years supervisory experience.
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Ability to lift moderately heavy objects up to 30 pounds.
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Demonstrated customer service, people, leadership, and organization skills with track record of achieving positive business results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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.