Field Production Leader — Laundry Operations

City Laundering Company; Oelwein (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City Laundering Company in Oelwein, IA seeks a Production Manager to lead daily plant operations, drive quality and productivity, and coach a team of supervisors and associates. You will partner with the Service Department to maintain exceptional customer service and ensure safe, compliant production practices.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the production floor, developing schedules, and continuously improving processes to meet demand and efficiency targets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading frontline teams and driving performance.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities.
• Proven ability to develop and manage production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production team members through feedback, performance management, and training.
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor, providing direction, removing obstacles, and supporting daily operations.
• Develop production schedules that meet customer demand while maximizing labor, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Partner closely with the Service Department to resolve production-related issues and ensure outstanding customer service.
• Monitor production performance, quality, labor, and efficiency using key operational metrics and reporting tools.
• Maintain CITY's hygienically clean standards through consistent quality inspections and process controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and implement operational best practices.
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable safety regulations.
• Oversee washroom operations to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Monitor inventory levels of production supplies and coordinate replenishment as needed.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and developing production employees.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Champion CITY's Mission, Vision, and Values throughout the operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Problem-solving

Safety

Tools

MS Office

Production management software

Job description

City Laundering Company in Oelwein, IA seeks a Production Manager to lead daily plant operations, drive quality and productivity, and coach a team of supervisors and associates. You will partner with the Service Department to maintain exceptional customer service and ensure safe, compliant production practices.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the production floor, developing schedules, and continuously improving processes to meet demand and efficiency targets.