Plant Operations Manager

Southern Textile Service Inc.; South Hill (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Southern Textile Service, Inc. seeks a hands-on, results-driven General Manager to lead daily operations in a heavy industrial production environment. The role is not desk-based; about 50% of the day is spent in production, guiding supervisors and production teams to meet goals on the plant floor.

The General Manager will own plant performance, safety, quality, and financial results, developing high-performance teams while driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership on the plant floor with daily production involvement.
• Experience managing P&L, budgets, and operating costs.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and 50% of time in production.
• Lead and develop supervisors and production teams.
• Manage budgets, labor, maintenance, and KPIs.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare operational and financial reports for leadership.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Manufacturing operations

P&L management

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Performance metrics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• 111 Raines Street, South Hill, Virginia 23970
• Salary Range $110,000 to $135,000
• Full Time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Southern Textile Service is seeking hands-on, results driven General Manager to lead and oversee daily operations in a heavy industrial production environment. We are a regional, family-owned and professional managed company that has been in business since 1934.

The General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the facility, including production, labor utilization, equipment performance, quality, safety, maintenance and financial results. This position plays a critical role in achieving corporate objectives through effective leadership, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

This is not a desk management position. Approximately 50% of your day will be spent driving production. The successful candidate must be actively engaged in daily operations, working alongside supervisors and production teams to ensure production goals are met.

The General Manager is responsible for developing a high-performance team, maintaining a safe and productive work environment, and ensuring the facility operates efficiently while meeting customer expectations.

Technical And Operational Skills

• Knowledge of production equipment, industrial machinery, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to evaluate production workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to increase throughput and efficiency.
• Understanding of labor utilization, equipment utilization, production rates, and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, equipment reliability, and coordination with maintenance personnel.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze production data and use performance metrics to drive operational improvements.

Leadership And Management Skills

• Hands-on leadership is a must. Must be actively involved in daily production activities and lead from the plant floor.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop supervisors, team leaders, and production employees through direct engagement and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to establish clear expectations, monitor performance, and follow through on operational goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage workforce scheduling, staffing levels, labor costs, and production priorities.
• Experience coaching and developing management and supervisory personnel.
• Ability to build a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Financial And Business Management Skills

• Full responsibility for plant-level financial performance and achievement of budgeted operating goals.
• Experience managing a plant profit and loss statement (P&L), including labor, maintenance, utilities, supplies, and other operating expenses.
• Ability to develop and manage operating budgets, control costs, and improve profitability.
• Experience establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), including production output, labor efficiency, equipment utilization, quality, safety, and cost per unit.
• Ability to identify opportunities to reduce operating costs while maintaining quality, safety, and service standards.
• Experience setting performance goals, delegating responsibilities, and ensuring accountability.
• Ability to prepare and present operational and financial reports to corporate leadership.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan

Southern Textile Service, Inc. is a local family owned linen rental supply and commercial laundry company. Our business provides linen, textile, and hygiene services to the hospitality, first class lodging, healthcare, and small business customers.

Our company is dedicated to resource conservation and social responsibility. Part of the quality service we offer our customers is the knowledge that we are helping them achieve their business goals while reducing their impact on the environment.

Southern Textile Service, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.