Plant General Manager - Commercial Laundry Linen Service

Workforce Recruiter; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus up to 25%

Paid vacation

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Workforce Recruiter is seeking an experienced Plant General Manager or Senior Plant Manager for a high-volume laundry/linen/uniform service operation in Gary, Indiana.

The role oversees safety, production, engineering/maintenance, inventory and financial performance, with responsibilities spanning budgeting, SOPs, staff development and on-call support.

Competitive base pay in the $120k–$150k range plus bonus up to 25%, relocation assistance, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of plant management experience in high-volume commercial laundry.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to lead, train and manage a team's performance.
• Knowledge of plant operation methods, equipment, engineering and maintenance.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, operation, costs and budgeting.
• Manage daily plant operations from production to maintenance and ensure policies are followed.
• Develop and coach production managers, shift managers and staff.
• Ensure SOPs are followed for consistency and standardization across the plant.
• Monitor accounts receivable and ensure customer invoice accuracy.
• Be available after normal business hours when on call.

Skills

Leadership

Spanish bilingual

Job description

Our client in the Gary, Indiana area is seeking a qualified industry experienced Plant General Manager (GM) or Senior Plant Manager at a commercial laundry/linen/uniform service operation. This leader will oversee internal operations, production, engineering/maintenance, safety, inventory, and financial performance.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be responsible for the decision making, direction and coordination of the efficient processing of all linen products including safety and compliance, production planning and control, plant maintenance, inventory control, recruiting and retention, team management and development, tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing plant safety, operation, costs and budgeting.
• Oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and engineering (maintenance) to ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Manage and supervise department managers (production managers). This includes hiring and training of direct management reports, providing direction and guidance, coaching and guidance.
• Develop the plant team which includes Production Managers, Shift Managers, and Production Associates
• Interview, select, hire, develop, train and progressively counsel (if necessary) all direct reports in conjunction with HR.
• Ensure compliance to internal safety protocols and OSHA rules and regulations. Introduce programs directed at creating safety awareness amongst all employees and move us closer to achieving zero reportable accidents within your division.
• Ensure high performance in efficiency, accuracy and quality in all plant departments.
• Implement standard operating procedures with division and assure they are being followed to create consistency and standardization in all we do.
• Analyze and recommend plans for improvement - assess and recommend equipment improvements, methods and process improvements.
• Achieve budget goals to ensure profitable operations and continuous improvement for all plant service centers.
• Responsible for customer invoice accuracy.
• Monitors accounts receivable from customers.
• Be reasonably available after normal business hours when on call.

How is success measured for this position?

Productivity measurements, PPOH, labor percentage, utility utilization/costs, order fill rates, safety performance

Requirements:

• 4+ years of plant management experience (or above) in high volume commercial laundry
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train and manage a team's performance
• Demonstrated knowledge of plant operation methods, equipment, techniques, engineering and maintenance
• Ability to manage, support, and motivate other people.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.

Benefits:

Why join this company?

• Competitive Compensation (base in the $120-150k range, dependent on experience)
• Bonus based on performance (up to 25% of salary)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Medical/Health/Dental Coverage
• 401K with company match
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
• Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates