Production Lead – Wash Aisle

Lord Baltimore, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Profit Sharing Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Health Insurance Programs

Paid Vacations & Holidays

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

A leading industrial laundry company in Baltimore is seeking a Production Lead for the Wash Aisle team. This full-time role involves supervising operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety in compliance with company standards. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong leadership skills, and experience in industrial laundry or manufacturing. Benefits include 401k profit sharing, medical insurance, and career advancement opportunities. Monday–Friday, 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM schedule.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in industrial laundry, manufacturing, or production preferred.
• Previous team lead or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all wash aisle operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Keep team members focused and productive during working hours.
• Enforce safety rules and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Basic math

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Production Lead – Wash Aisle

Reports To: Plant Manager / Assistant Plant Manager

The Wash Aisle Team Lead supervises all operations within the wash aisle department, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and compliance with company standards. This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage personnel and workflow while consistently meeting production goals.

Responsibilities

Operational Oversight

• Oversee all wash aisle operations including whole wash aisle, towel counting and sorting (including presswork), mat room, and wipers folding & counting.
• Ensure quality standards are met across all wash aisle processes.
• Monitor workflow and production to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Minimize downtime and improve turn times where possible.

Team Leadership & Staffing

• Keep team members focused, productive, and on task during working hours.
• Reassign personnel as needed based on workload and production priorities.
• Fill in or reallocate staff when absences occur to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Train and cross-train employees on wash aisle tasks.
• Address minor work-related issues promptly to maintain smooth workflow.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Enforce all safety rules, company policies, and operating procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Actively monitor work areas for safety risks and address concerns immediately.
• Ensure quality control standards are consistently upheld.

KPIs & Performance Expectations

• Maintain daily wash aisle production targets.
• Maintain less than a 2% error rate in towel sorting, folding, and wash aisle operations.
• Ensure tasks are completed within scheduled shift times; minimize overtime.
• Cross-train at least 2 employees per month.
• Maintain 100% coverage for scheduled shifts.
• Zero safety violations reported in the department.
• Maintain less than 5% idle time for the team.

Schedule Requirements

• Full-time position; typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM, with occasional overtime or weekend shifts as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods (8+ hours).
• Frequent bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Lift up to 50 lbs safely.
• Comfortable working in warm, humid environments near industrial equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience in industrial laundry, manufacturing, or production preferred.
• Previous team lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Benefits

• 401k Profit Sharing Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Health Insurance Programs
• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Local company with a people first mentality