Plant Manager

ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists; Village of Elmsford (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare laundry services is seeking a Plant Manager for their Elmsford, NY facility. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manufacturing management and leadership.

Benefits

Competitive pay

401k (match)

Paid Time Off Package

Great company culture

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing management and compliance.
• Financial management experience including P&L, payroll, budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure overall management and supervision of daily operations.
• Lead and develop a team of supervisors and operational employees.
• Drive process enhancements and manage plant budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

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/

Our team is expanding, and we are now looking for our next Plant Manager for our Elmford, NY plant.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• The plant manager will ensure the overall management and supervision of daily operations at our healthcare laundry facility. This individual should be able to drive optimal efficiency, quality, safety standards, and continuous improvement initiatives, 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 including 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 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 third-party contractor relationships to ensure 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 of extensive work experience (preferably in commercial, industrial, maintenance) in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment, with a proven track record in plant management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing management including safety, product delivery and quality, continuous improvement, regulations, maintenance, facilities, and compliance management.
• Robust problem-solving, strategic thinking, and root-cause analysis skills for managing people, process deviations, and complex challenges in alignment with 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, with strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, time management, and communication skills to lead and support diverse teams and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Company Values & Benefits

• 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

• Competitive pay
• Pet, Legal, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401k (match)
• Paid Time Off Package
• Great company culture
• Collaborative team environment

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 law. We are fueled by the talent, passion, and diversity of our associates.