Production Manager

City Laundering Company; Oelwein (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City Laundering Company in Oelwein, IA seeks a Production Manager to lead daily plant operations, drive quality and productivity, and coach a team of supervisors and associates. You will partner with the Service Department to maintain exceptional customer service and ensure safe, compliant production practices.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the production floor, developing schedules, and continuously improving processes to meet demand and efficiency targets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading frontline teams and driving performance.
• Strong communication and coaching abilities.
• Proven ability to develop and manage production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production team members through feedback, performance management, and training.
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor, providing direction, removing obstacles, and supporting daily operations.
• Develop production schedules that meet customer demand while maximizing labor, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Partner closely with the Service Department to resolve production-related issues and ensure outstanding customer service.
• Monitor production performance, quality, labor, and efficiency using key operational metrics and reporting tools.
• Maintain CITY's hygienically clean standards through consistent quality inspections and process controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and implement operational best practices.
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable safety regulations.
• Oversee washroom operations to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Monitor inventory levels of production supplies and coordinate replenishment as needed.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and developing production employees.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Champion CITY's Mission, Vision, and Values throughout the operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Problem-solving

Safety

Tools

MS Office

Production management software

Job description

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Production Manager

Director of Operations Full Time City Laundering Company - Oelwein, IA, Oelwein, IA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1502

As the Production Manager, you will lead the daily operations of our production facility, ensuring every garment leaving our plant meets CITY's standards for quality, efficiency, and cleanliness.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines people management, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. You'll lead a team of supervisors and production associates, oversee workflow across the plant, partner closely with the Service Department, and drive a culture focused on safety, accountability, and exceptional customer service.

Success in this role means building a highly engaged team, maintaining efficient production processes, solving operational challenges quickly, and continuously improving quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and production team members through regular feedback, performance management, and training.
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor, providing direction, removing obstacles, and supporting daily operations.
• Develop production schedules that meet customer demand while maximizing labor, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Partner closely with the Service Department to resolve production-related issues and ensure outstanding customer service.
• Monitor production performance, quality, labor, and efficiency using key operational metrics and reporting tools.
• Maintain CITY's hygienically clean standards through consistent quality inspections and process controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and implement operational best practices.
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable safety regulations.
• Oversee washroom operations to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Monitor inventory levels of production supplies and coordinate replenishment as needed.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and developing production employees.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Champion CITY's Mission, Vision, and Values throughout the operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience supervising production, manufacturing, warehouse, industrial laundry, or similar operational teams.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop frontline employees.
• Strong communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing production schedules, labor planning, and operational performance metrics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production management software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a strong sense of urgency.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when business needs require.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical activities throughout the production floor.

Working Conditions

This position is based in a commercial laundry production facility and is primarily a field leadership role, requiring frequent movement throughout the plant.

The environment includes exposure to industrial laundry equipment, varying temperatures, noise, humidity, and laundering chemicals. The role requires standing, walking, climbing stairs, and occasionally lifting or moving materials while supervising operations and supporting production employees.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

CITY Laundering Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment with CITY Laundering Co. is contingent upon successfully passing a background check and any other pre-employment requirements applicable to the position.