Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Vestis Corporation; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation seeks a Plant Operations Manager to lead daily production activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality across the plant. You will supervise staff, drive environmental compliance, and coordinate with the Market Center Management team to meet output targets.

This role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma practices, cost effectiveness, and strong cross-functional collaboration to maintain high product quality and workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering/Technology or related discipline.
• 4-6 years experience in a corporate production environment with management experience included.
• Proven track record of increasing responsibility with documented business results.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma quality programs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production plant operation to ensure safety, timeliness, and efficiency.
• Manage staff and coordinate environmental compliance and equipment maintenance.
• Monitor production levels and adjust to meet output targets.
• Collaborate with market center management to address issues and improve operations.

Skills

Production management

Safety leadership

Environmental compliance

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering/Technology or related discipline

Preferred: Degree in Management or Industrial/Mechanical Engineering/Technology

4-6 years production management experience

Job description

Vestis Corporation seeks a Plant Operations Manager to lead daily production activities, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality across the plant. You will supervise staff, drive environmental compliance, and coordinate with the Market Center Management team to meet output targets.

This role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma practices, cost effectiveness, and strong cross-functional collaboration to maintain high product quality and workplace safety.