Plant Manager

ImageFIRST; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k (match)

Paid Time Off Package

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

ImageFIRST in the United States is seeking a Plant Manager to lead day-to-day plant operations across production, safety, and quality. You will develop supervisors, drive performance, and prepare for future full plant leadership responsibilities.

You will oversee production scheduling, labor forecasting, and cost control, partnering with maintenance and logistics to ensure on-time delivery and safe operations. Strong leadership and Lean experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous Plant Management experience required (Manufacturing or Industrial industries preferred).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of financial systems and budgeting processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of wage and hour regulations.
• Computer proficiency required (Microsoft Office and related systems).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to be trained in multi-functional operational areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Safety & Health Program within the production environment.
• Ensure full compliance with all OSHA & HLAC regulations and company safety policies.
• Promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability.
• Conduct regular safety audits, training, and incident review.
• Lead, motivate, and develop Production Supervisors and operational employees; support maintenance leadership as assigned.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Drive employee engagement through regular coaching, performance discussions, and feedback.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, Talent Review Process (TRP), and succession planning at the plant level.
• Reinforce leadership expectations and follow up on commitments.
• Oversee daily plant operations, including production scheduling, labor forecasting, staffing, and workflow optimization.
• Ensure operations run efficiently and cost-effectively while meeting production and service requirements.
• Partner with Maintenance, Service, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of daily activities.
• Drive operational discipline and consistent adherence to standard work across departments.
• Lead and support process improvement efforts using Lean and continuous improvement tools.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve productivity, and simplify work.
• Participate in root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
• Use performance data and metrics to guide daily execution and decisions.
• Support management of labor, maintenance, and operating expenses.
• Monitor performance versus labor plans, production goals, and cost targets.
• Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
• Provide regular performance updates and reporting to the Plant Manager.
• Support inventory management to ensure materials and supplies are available to meet production needs.
• Partner with Procurement, Service, and Logistics to resolve operational issues.
• Promote efficient resource use and waste reduction
• Partner with Service teams to support on-time delivery and customer commitments.
• Assist in resolving operational issues that could impact customer satisfaction.
• Support coordination and oversight of vendors and contractors working in the plant.
• Ensure all external work meets plant safety and operational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.
• Travel to other company locations or vendor sites as needed.
• Drives Results Consistently delivers measurable outcomes.
• Directs Work Provides direction, delegates, and removes obstacles to ensure work is completed efficiently and aligned with goals.
• Develops Talent Grows others through coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Decision Quality Makes timely, well-informed decisions that drive effective outcomes.
• Plans and Aligns Established priorities and aligns actions to deliver strategic goals.
• Ensures Accountability Takes ownership and ensures commitments and results are delivered.
• Communicates Effectively/Approachability Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and adapt messages to ensure understanding.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Lean

Budgeting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Founded in 1967, ImageFIRST® is the largest and only national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. Acquired by private equity firm Calera Capital in 2018, ImageFIRST serves medical facilities nationwide providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs, and more while managing their clients’ linen inventory for cost management. As leaders in infection prevention, they currently own and operate the most HLAC-accredited facilities in the industry. With one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry - 97% - ImageFIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction and making staff happy with our white glove service!

Check out our company page https//www.imagefirst.com/company/

The Plant Manager (PM) leads day-to-day plant operations. This role ensures safe, efficient, and compliant execution across departments while developing supervisors, driving performance, and preparing for future full plant leadership responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality, Safety & Compliance
  • Lead and manage the Safety & Health Program within the production environment.
  • Ensure full compliance with all OSHA & HLAC regulations and company safety policies.
  • Promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability.
  • Conduct regular safety audits, training, and incident review.
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead, motivate, and develop Production Supervisors and operational employees; support maintenance leadership as assigned.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Drive employee engagement through regular coaching, performance discussions, and feedback.
  • Support recruitment, onboarding, training, coaching, Talent Review Process (TRP), and succession planning at the plant level.
  • Reinforce leadership expectations and follow up on commitments.
• Oversee daily plant operations, including production scheduling, labor forecasting, staffing, and workflow optimization.
• Ensure operations run efficiently and cost-effectively while meeting production and service requirements.
• Partner with Maintenance, Service, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of daily activities.
• Drive operational discipline and consistent adherence to standard work across departments.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
  • Lead and support process improvement efforts using Lean and continuous improvement tools.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve productivity, and simplify work.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
  • Use performance data and metrics to guide daily execution and decisions.
• Financial & Performance Management
  • Support management of labor, maintenance, and operating expenses.
  • Monitor performance versus labor plans, production goals, and cost targets.
  • Identify and recommend cost‑saving opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
  • Provide regular performance updates and reporting to the Plant Manager.
• Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
  • Support inventory management to ensure materials and supplies are available to meet production needs.
  • Partner with Procurement, Service, and Logistics to resolve operational issues.
  • Promote efficient resource use and waste reduction
• Customer & Service Partnership
  • Partner with Service teams to support on‑time delivery and customer commitments.
  • Assist in resolving operational issues that could impact customer satisfaction.
• Support coordination and oversight of vendors and contractors working in the plant.
• Ensure all external work meets plant safety and operational standards.
• Other Duties
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support business objectives.
  • Travel to other company locations or vendor sites as needed.
• Drives Results Consistently delivers measurable outcomes.
• Directs Work Provides direction, delegates, and removes obstacles to ensure work is completed efficiently and aligned with goals.
• Develops Talent Grows others through coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
• Decision Quality Makes timely, well‑informed decisions that drive effective outcomes.
• Plans and Aligns Established priorities and aligns actions to deliver strategic goals.
• Ensures Accountability Takes ownership and ensures commitments and results are delivered.
• Communicates Effectively/Approachability Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and adapt messages to ensure understanding.

Qualifications

• Previous Plant Management experience required (Manufacturing or Industrial industries preferred)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge of financial systems and budgeting processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of wage and hour regulations.
• Computer proficiency required (Microsoft Office and related systems).
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to be trained in multi‑functional operational areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare or universal precautions training preferred.
• Be Respectful Value all we come in contact with
• Be Remarkable Create a positive moment with every interaction
• Be Safe Keep ourselves and those around us safe
• Be Honest Be guided by truthfulness in all we do
• Weekly pay
• Pet, Legal, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401k (match)
• Paid Time Off Package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program
• Great company culture
• Collaborative team environment

EOE / Drug-Free Workplace

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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