Production Assistant jobs in South Dakota

Servall Uniform & Linen Supply is a local family-owned business providing high quality textile services and products for over 100 years to our customers.  We are very proud of being consistently recognized as a strong provider to our customers, an organization of values and integrity to our employee team members, and a good corporate citizen in the communities we operate in. We offer competitive benefits and a positive work environment. 

We have an Assistant Production Manager (Afternoon Shift) opening in our Rapid City location.

Job Summary: Supervise plant employees during the afternoon shift which includes planning and assigning work, managing employees for continuous improvement, implementing policies and procedures, and recommending improvements in production and work environment.

Job requirements:

• Must be able to analyze working conditions (safety, quality, productivity, cost) and increase employee skills and capabilities.
• Must be able to prepare activity plans for the above items and discuss them with the Production Manager.
• Must be able to assist Production Manager in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control, and performance management.

Job responsibilities and essential job functions:

• Make sure each department is producing what’s required in the needed timeframe to ensure all departments have the product to fulfill daily requirements in a smooth flowing timely manner.
• Train new employees in their position as needed.
• Review the progress of new employees and give them feedback.
• Check with leads and work areas throughout the day to see if there are any problems and work to resolve them.
• Ensure personal are at their respective workstation and they have the tools needed to perform their daily duties.
• Give printed reports to leads, go over problem areas and help with a solution on how to fix the problem, and then communicate with Production Manager.
• Listen to employees for ideas they may have to make a job easier, then discuss with Production Manager.
• Shift people to different areas if their are absences. If there is no one to move to an area then, Assistant Production Manager must fill that area and communicate actions to Production Manager.
• Review inventory levels in the plant and discuss any shortages with the Production Manager.
• Address performance and work issues with employees as necessary per company policies and treat employees fair and consistent.

Job qualifications:

• Supervisory, employee training and development, and leadership experience helpful.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in Quality Management helpful.
• Computer literacy required.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Team player and commitment to company values.

Work Environment: Typical plant environment: can be hot and humid inside the plant- must be aware of safety protocols and avoiding injury from possible burns from hot steam and presses, bumping head from low rails, moving parts of machinery and tools, and small spaces; on the loading dock, exposure to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

Benefits:

• Bonus Compensation
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Weekly Pay and Direct Deposit
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Fitness Center
• Learning and Development Opportunities

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Servall Uniform & Linen Supply is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vet Employer.