General Manager

Novo Health Services, LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Programs

Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Job summary

Novo Health Services, LLC is seeking a dynamic General Manager for our Nashville, TN facility. Lead strategy, finances, and operations to align with regulatory requirements and company goals, ensuring safety and efficiency in a high-impact role.

You will oversee production, quality, maintenance, logistics, and inventory, while driving revenue, cost control, and team performance in a fast-paced healthcare linen environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business administration (operations management), or mechanical engineering.
• 3–5 years running a industrial laundry with tunnel washers.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Medical Laundry or Hospital Experience with Joint Commission and Infection Control.
• Certified Linen and Laundry Manager and/or Healthcare Laundry Accredited Certified experience preferred.
• Business acumen to interact with C-suite weekly.
• Appropriate P&L experience.
• Five years in a General Manager or similar leadership role.
• Proven track record in strategic planning, financial management, and operations leadership.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA, OSHA, DOT FMCSA.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement plans to achieve objectives and drive revenue while controlling costs.
• Oversee all facility operations including production, quality control, safety, maintenance, and logistics.
• Manage budget, monitor KPIs, and drive data-driven financial improvements.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team with strong HR practices.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, DOT FMCSA and relevant regulations.
• Maintain familiarity with laundry processes, equipment, and industry standards.
• Resolve operational challenges through root-cause analysis and effective communication.
• Drive customer satisfaction by delivering reliable service and strong relationships.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Financial Acumen

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Operations Management

P&L Experience

Lean Six Sigma

Healthcare Laundry

Communication Skills

Excel Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Business Administration (operations management), or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Get to know us: NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVO's wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless, single source distribution system. NOVO's regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes.

Lead and Grow with Us!

NOVO is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated General Manager to lead our Nashville, TN facility. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing company and make a significant impact on our success. As General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the facility's operations, from strategic planning and financial management to team leadership and regulatory compliance. This is a high-impact role requiring exceptional leadership, business acumen, and operational expertise, and the ability to drive the facility to achieve and maintain various industry accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement short-term and long-term strategic plans to achieve company objectives, aligning with overall business goals and market analysis. Drive revenue generation and cost control initiatives.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee all aspects of facility operations, including production, quality control, safety management, plant maintenance, logistics and supply chain management. Optimize processes for maximum productivity and efficiency. Implement and maintain effective inventory management and capacity planning systems. Manage warehouse operations effectively.
• Financial Acumen: Develop and manage the facility's budget, ensuring responsible spending and maximizing profitability. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and make data-driven decisions to improve financial results.
• Team Management: Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team. Foster a positive work environment through effective team building, delegation, performance management, and employee relations. Handle talent acquisition and training/development initiatives. Ensure adherence to HR policies and procedures.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations, including (but not limited to) HIPAA, OSHA, and DOT FMCSA. Oversee compliance audits and risk management programs.
• Technical Proficiency: Possess a strong understanding of laundry processes, equipment, chemicals, and industry standards.
• Problem Solving & Communication: Effectively identify and resolve operational challenges using troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and critical thinking skills. Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, with suppliers, and with customers. Demonstrate strong negotiation skills.
• Customer Focus: Drive customer satisfaction by resolving complaints effectively and building strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Business Administration (with a focus on operations management), or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Previous 3-5yr experience running/managing an Industrial Laundry with tunnel washers. Preferably with 10+ million pounds a year.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Medical Laundry or Hospital Experience with Joint Commission and Infection Control
• Certified Linen and Laundry Manager and/or Healthcare Laundry Accredited Certified experience preferred
• Business Acumen at a level to interact with C-suite members on a weekly basis
• Appropriate P&L experience
• Five (5) years of experience in a General Manager or similar leadership role.
• Proven track record of success in strategic planning, financial management, operational efficiency, and team leadership.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, DOT FMCSA).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.

What We Can Offer You As a Full-time Associate

• Competitive pay
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
• 401(k) w/Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Programs
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Why work for Novo Health Services?

NOVO Health Services strives to be the employer of choice in the hospital sterile and hygienically clean linen industry. To do that, we provide a safe, positive work environment where our associates experience tremendous growth and related opportunities for advancement.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin veteran, or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Drug-Free Workplace.