Plant Manager

Plant Manager ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists - 3.1 Cedar Rapids, IA Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $120,000 a year 4 days ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Referral program Qualifications Microsoft Word Plant management Six Sigma Certification Succession planning Master's degree in business administration Preventative hardware maintenance Master's degree in business Microsoft Excel EHS Microsoft Access Operations management Presentation software PMP 5 years Military Safety regulations Engineering Regulatory compliance ERP systems Safety standards in production Materials management in logistics Six Sigma methodology implementation Environmental compliance Maintenance Production inventory management GMP Compliance management implementation Bachelor's degree in business administration Team development Hiring

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family Key Performance Indicators Managing budgets in a finance role Compliance management Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Production planning Financial control management Laundry Quality control Performance Improvement (PI) Forecasting Profit & Loss statement Recruiting Logistics inventory management Business Administration Safety management experience within manufacturing industry Environmental regulatory compliance Maintenance management Quality assurance within manufacturing Root cause analysis Employee engagement Senior level Business Master of Business Administration Profit and loss analysis Production scheduling Implementing cost-saving initiatives Manufacturing company experience Team motivation (leadership skill) Staffing management Implementing lean manufacturing processes Organizational budget management Supply chain collaboration Finance experience within manufacturing Staff development Full Job Description Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and only national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. Acquired by private equity firm Calera Capital in 2018, ImageFIRST serves medical facilities nationwide providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs, and more while managing their clients' linen inventory for cost management. As leaders in infection prevention, they currently own and operate the most HLAC-accredited facilities in the industry. With one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry - 97% - ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction and making staff happy with our white glove service!

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https://www.imagefirst.com/company/ The plant manager will ensure the overall management and supervision of daily operations at our location healthcare laundry facility. This individual should be able to drive optimal efficiency, quality, and safety standards in production as well as continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence and productivity. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate, and develop a team of supervisors, maintenance staff, and operational employees, ensuring a culture of accountability, consistent execution, collaboration, and continuous improvement Oversee daily plant operations, including production scheduling, labor forecasting, staffing, quality assurance, and equipment maintenance, ensuring smooth, efficient, and cost-effective workflows Ensure adherence to all regulations incl. safety (employee and workplace), environmental, quality, and legal standards that maintain a safe and compliant working environment for all team members Drive process enhancements via a strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma) that streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency and productivity Manage plant budgets, monitor expenditures, and identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining high standards of quality and safety Drive inventory management to ensure consistent materials supply and stocks, partnering with other teams (e.g., Procurement, Service, Logistics) as needed Prepare regular reports/updates for senior management on key performance metrics, including production goals, plant performance, and any operational challenges Manage talent recruitment and development efforts that drive high employee engagement, capabilities, and skills building, as well as performance delivery, and talent succession planning at the plant level Create and manage 3rd party contractor relationships to ensure the seamless delivery of daily plant operations Partner with Service teams to ensure Customer Advocates and customers receive their quality products in a timely manner Able to travel to other company locations or supplier sites as needed (~10-15% travel may be required)

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or business administration

Experience :

5 - 7 years extensive work experience (commercial, industrial, maintenance preferred) in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment, with a proven track record in plant management Strong end-to-end understanding of manufacturing management including safety, product delivery and quality, continuous improvement, regulations, maintenance and/or facilities, and compliance management Operations management expertise (e.g., Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma certifications) Robust problem-solving, strategic thinking, and root-cause analysis for people management, process deviations, and complex challenges in alignment with advancing organizational goals Financial management experience including P&L, payroll, budgeting, and cost control at the plant level Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word, Adobe, and ERP systems. Initiative-driven, action-oriented, individual with the interpersonal, analytical, organizational, time management, and communication (written/and or oral) skills required to lead, direct, and support diverse teams and stakeholders in a dynamic operations work environment Preferred Qualifications MBA preferred Prior military experience is highly valued PMP (Project Management Professional) certification Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001/ISO 9001) and guidelines incl.

OSHA, DOT GMP

(Good Manufacturing Practices) certification Experience with manufacturing software tools and reporting systems Experience in laundry processing, specifically in line balancing, preventative maintenance, and quality controls for linen

Required Competencies:

Be Respectful:

Value all we come in contact with

Be Remarkable:

Create a positive moment with every interaction

Be Safe:

Keep ourselves and those around us safe

Be Honest:

Be guided by truthfulness in all we do

Benefits:

Weekly pay Medical, Dental, Vision Pet, Legal, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance 401k (match) Paid Time Off Package Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Referral Program Great company culture Collaborative team environment EOE / Drug-Free Workplace We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are fueled by the talent, passion, and diversity of our associates.