Plant Manager

ImageFIRST; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare linen rental market is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure high standards of quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing leadership and a strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies. This role offers a collaborative team environment and various benefits, including medical, dental, and a 401k plan.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k (match)

Paid Time Off Package

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Program

Great company culture

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing management including safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team ensuring accountability and collaboration.
• Oversee daily plant operations, ensuring efficient workflows.
• Manage plant budgets and monitor expenditures for cost reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

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Overview

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!

Overview

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/

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Pay range: $100,000 - $150,000 (based on experience) + Annual bonus

The plant manager will ensure the overall management and supervision of daily operations at our location healthcare laundry facility. This individual should be able to drive optimal efficiency, quality, and safety standards in production as well as continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence and productivity

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of supervisors, maintenance staff, and operational employees, ensuring a culture of accountability, consistent execution, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Oversee daily plant operations, including production scheduling, labor forecasting, staffing, quality assurance, and equipment maintenance, ensuring smooth, efficient, and cost-effective workflows
• Ensure adherence to all regulations incl. safety (employee and workplace), environmental, quality, and legal standards that maintain a safe and compliant working environment for all team members
• Drive process enhancements via a strong understanding of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma) that streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance operational efficiency and productivity
• Manage plant budgets, monitor expenditures, and identify opportunities for cost reduction while maintaining high standards of quality and safety
• Drive inventory management to ensure consistent materials supply and stocks, partnering with other teams (e.g., Procurement, Service, Logistics) as needed
• Prepare regular reports/updates for senior management on key performance metrics, including production goals, plant performance, and any operational challenges
• Manage talent recruitment and development efforts that drive high employee engagement, capabilities, and skills building, as well as performance delivery, and talent succession planning at the plant level
• Create and manage 3rd party contractor relationships to ensure the seamless delivery of daily plant operations
• Partner with Service teams to ensure Customer Advocates and customers receive their quality products in a timely manner
• Able to travel to other company locations or supplier sites as needed (~10-15% travel may be required)
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or business administration

Experience:

• 5 - 7 years extensive work experience (commercial, industrial, maintenance preferred) in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment, with a proven track record in plant management
• Strong end-to-end understanding of manufacturing management including safety, product delivery and quality, continuous improvement, regulations, maintenance and/or facilities, and compliance management
• Operations management expertise (e.g., Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma certifications)
• Robust problem-solving, strategic thinking, and root-cause analysis for people management, process deviations, and complex challenges in alignment with advancing organizational goals
• Financial management experience including P&L, payroll, budgeting, and cost control at the plant level
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word, Adobe, and ERP systems.
• Initiative-driven, action-oriented, individual with the interpersonal, analytical, organizational, time management, and communication (written/and or oral) skills required to lead, direct, and support diverse teams and stakeholders in a dynamic operations work environment
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred. Prior military experience (e.g., Sergeant or above) a plus
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
• Familiarity with Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001/ISO 9001) and guidelines incl. OSHA, DOT
• GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification
• Experience with manufacturing software tools and reporting systems
  
  
  

Company Values & Benefits

Required Competencies:

• 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
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 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

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are fueled by the talent, passion, and diversity of our associates.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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