Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Vestis Corporation; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestis Corporation is seeking a Plant Operations Leader to oversee daily production activities, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective processing with high quality. You will supervise maintenance teams, manage wastewater and facility systems, and drive improvements across production facilities.

The role requires 4–6 years in a corporate production setting with proven leadership, and a background in industrial or mechanical engineering.

Qualifications

• Four-year education in industrial or mechanical engineering, business, or related field.
• 4–6 years in a corporate production environment with management experience.
• Proven track record of increasing responsibility with documented results.
• Ability to collaborate across departments within a market center.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production plant operations ensuring safety, timeliness, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Manage maintenance teams for equipment, energy, and wastewater processing.
• Monitor production output and adjust to meet goals and quality standards.
• Hire, place, and develop production staff; address performance issues as needed.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Safety & Compliance

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelors in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

Vestis Corporation is seeking a Plant Operations Leader to oversee daily production activities, ensuring safe, timely, and cost-effective processing with high quality. You will supervise maintenance teams, manage wastewater and facility systems, and drive improvements across production facilities.

The role requires 4–6 years in a corporate production setting with proven leadership, and a background in industrial or mechanical engineering.