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First Shift Production Lead - Packout

NOVO Midwest, LLC
Skokie, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026

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.

The Production Lead is responsible for directing, leading, and managing a team Load Builders in Company policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIILITIES:

  • Leads, direct and trains assigned production team of team members in the performance of their assigned duties.

  • Motivates and ensures the team is meeting departmental goals and objectives, including maintaining high quality, safety, and productivity standards.

  • Participates in the interview process and make hiring recommendations.

  • 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 efficiency.

  • 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 efficiency 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.

  • Carry out special assignments as requested or assigned.

  • 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:

REQUIRED:

  • High School Diploma required.

  • 3 to 5 years supervisory experience.

  • 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.

PREFERRED:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

  • 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.

  • Provide appropriate coaching/counseling to associates to improve performance.

Pay for this position starts at $20/hour

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.

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