Production Supervisor

Cintas · Gilroy, CA

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Level: Supervisor
Team: Production
Base pay: $74k–$95k
Degree: Preferred
Industry: Industrial
Posted: 13 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at Cintas (industrial) in Gilroy, CA.

They ask for: degree preferred
Tools it names: EHS / safety
Base pay: $74k–$95k
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in California: typical posted base $85k–$106k. This one lists $74k–$95k.

Median of the low and high ends of 35 live postings that list pay, out of 61 production supervisor openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 73 other live production postings in California.

Base pay: About 7% below similar roles
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 76%
Lean 55%
✓ EHS / safety 23%
Root cause 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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How to get in at this plant

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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Cintas
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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Full description from CintasAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

include hiring, training and directing individuals who are performing entry level production positions on one of our fast paced shifts; meeting daily productivity and quality requirements; maintaining inventory control; maintaining safety in the plant; training partners on company safety policies; ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and regulations; and emphasizing a culture of safety at the location overall. This is a management position, with hands-on responsibility and accountability for daily production flow and bottom line results.

Required

✓High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred
✓Valid driver's license

requirements

of the position, including repeated bending, stretching, twisting and lifting

✓Ability to set and prioritize goals
✓Availability to start within two weeks after offer made/accepted

Benefits

Cintas offers comprehensive and competitive medical, dental and vision benefits, with premiums below the national average. We offer flexibility with four different medical plan options; one plan is offered at zero cost.

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Requisition Number: 232105

Job Description

Cintas is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and direct our Production team.

Preferred

+Ability to handle the physical

Additionally, our employee-partners enjoy

•Competitive Pay
•401(k) with Company Match/Profit Sharing/Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
•Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% Company Paid
•Paid Time Off and Holidays
•Skills Development, Training and Career Advancement Opportunities

A reasonable estimate of base salary for this role ranges between $74,420 - $95,160/Year. The range takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business and organization needs. Please note, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decision are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each decision.