Assistant Plant Manager: Lean Operations & Growth

Prudential Cleanroom Services; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Company-paid Life Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Career development and advancement

Job summary

Prudential Overall Supply is seeking an experienced Assistant Plant Manager to join our operations leadership team in Hillsboro, Oregon. You will help lead daily laundry facility operations across production, warehouse, and maintenance, driving efficiency, quality, safety, and employee development.

You will serve as the Plant Manager’s key partner and lead the plant in their absence. If you are a hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence and building high-performing teams, we

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience in production, manufacturing, industrial laundry, or operations.
• Proven experience managing budgets, operating costs, schedules, and production deadlines.
• Lean Management or continuous improvement experience, including work with production systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• OSHA safety knowledge and employee relations practices.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Desire to grow into a Plant Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations with the Plant Manager to meet efficiency, quality, safety, and productivity goals.
• Assume full responsibility for plant operations in the Plant Manager’s absence.
• Monitor production flow and performance metrics; lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Control operating costs and help manage the plant budget.
• Oversee inventory levels and ensure accurate product tracking and accountability.
• Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demands and deadlines.
• Lead, supervise, and develop supervisors and employees across production, warehouse, and maintenance.
• Coach and train staff; conduct performance evaluations and development planning.
• Handle hiring, transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Lead Lean Management initiatives to improve performance and reduce waste.
• Champion safety culture and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with customer service and other departments to maintain service levels.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Management

Budgeting

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Operations/Industrial Engineering)

Job description

Prudential Overall Supply is seeking an experienced Assistant Plant Manager to join our operations leadership team in Hillsboro, Oregon. You will help lead daily laundry facility operations across production, warehouse, and maintenance, driving efficiency, quality, safety, and employee development.

You will serve as the Plant Manager’s key partner and lead the plant in their absence. If you are a hands-on leader with a passion for operational excellence and building high-performing teams, we