Healthcare Linen Plant Operations Manager - Lean & Leadership

Novo Building Products; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with Employer Match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Medical, Dental, and Vision programs

Basic Life/AD&D Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

NOVO Health Services is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily production at our Atlanta plant, driving safety, quality, and efficiency in healthcare linen processing. You will mentor shift leads and frontline teams while collaborating with Engineering, Distribution, and Service to remove order-fulfillment constraints.

Ideal candidates have a strong continuous improvement mindset, hands-on plant leadership, and a track record with lean principles, budgeting, and KPI-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent management experience
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, plant operations, or production management
• At least 3 years in a plant-level leadership role
• Demonstrated success implementing lean manufacturing principles, process improvement, and root cause analysis
• Experience managing budgets, labor efficiency, and overtime
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, inventory control systems, and data-driven KPI tracking
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and supervise supervisors and frontline teams

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production across the Atlanta plant to meet safety, quality, productivity, and customer service goals
• Oversee the processing of healthcare linens according to accreditation standards throughout the operation
• Coordinate with Engineering, Distribution, and Service to identify and overcome constraints on order fulfillment and delivery to customers
• Monitor production flow, staffing levels, and equipment performance to keep the operation on schedule
• Champion a strong continuous improvement culture through lean manufacturing principles and process improvement strategies
• Lead root cause analysis to resolve recurring production, quality, and equipment issues
• Optimize workflows and reduce waste, rework, and downtime across the plant
• Track and act on data-driven KPIs to measure progress and sustain improvements
• Partner with the General Manager to manage operating budgets and track costs
• Control labor efficiency and overtime through effective scheduling and staffing
• Reduce rework and other sources of avoidable cost
• Support inventory control processes to maintain accurate linen and supply levels
• Ensure strict adherence to OSHA, HLAC, and TRSA standards and internal infection-control and quality standards
• Maintain audit-ready operations and support accreditation, customer, and internal audits
• Drive corrective actions for safety, quality, and compliance gaps
• Mentor, coach, and supervise shift leads, supervisors, and frontline production teams
• Set clear expectations, hold teams accountable for performance, and build bench strength for future leadership roles
• Promote open communication, engagement, and a positive team culture across all shifts

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Data-driven problem solving

Mentor and develop leaders

Budget control & labor optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory control systems

Job description

NOVO Health Services is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead daily production at our Atlanta plant, driving safety, quality, and efficiency in healthcare linen processing. You will mentor shift leads and frontline teams while collaborating with Engineering, Distribution, and Service to remove order-fulfillment constraints.

Ideal candidates have a strong continuous improvement mindset, hands-on plant leadership, and a track record with lean principles, budgeting, and KPI-driven