Production Manager - Night Shift

Evergreen Cooperative Corporation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage pay

Health insurance options

Paid time off

Employee ownership opportunities

Retirement 401(k) plan

Job summary

Evergreen Cooperative Laundry in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily operations of our employee-owned laundry facility. You will oversee quality control, safety, and staff performance while ensuring we meet client KPIs and service commitments.

This role emphasizes coaching, training new hires, reporting, and collaboration with the operations team to maintain efficiency and a culture of Open Book Management and ownership.

Qualifications

• 5 years supervisory/management experience, preferably in laundry operations or similar environment.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Proficient in Windows-based Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility production, Quality Control and Safety to meet KPI targets.
• Supervise non-exempt staff and coordinate training and performance evaluations.
• Prepare end-of-shift/weekly reports and assist HR with hiring/termination needs.
• Maintain inventory, schedule adherence, and workplace discipline as needed.

Skills

Supervisory/management experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

\"Being a part-owner of a company is a fabulous thing because you have a little say. You have a little share in the company, and you can also save for the future.\"

Herbert Allen, employee owner, member of board of directors at Evergreen Cooperative Laundry.

CAREERS

A career with the Evergreen Cooperatives is more than a job or a paycheck. It’s an opportunity to thrive as an employee owner of a successful business that’s playing a role in revitalizing the community.
The Evergreen Cooperatives are a network of employee-owned companies dedicated to transforming lives and neighborhoods by expanding wealth building opportunities for low-to-moderate income residents who have high barriers to employment.
A career with us provides you and an ownership stake and a profit-sharing opportunity.

Our network of coops are equal opportunity employers, our benefits include:

Living-wage starting pay, commensurate with experience

Health insurance options, including 100% paid employee medical benefits

Paid time off

All employees with more than one year on the job, have access to worker ownership which includes:

Accidental death and disability insurance and other supplemental plan options

Life insurance

Legal representation

Retirement 401(k) plan

Employee-ownership opportunities

Additional Wellness Programs

Location: Cleveland, OH

Job Id:356

# of Openings:1

Company: Evergreen Cooperative Laundry
Location: Cleveland, OH
Position: Production Manager

Company Overview

Evergreen Cooperative Laundry (ECL) is the only employee owned commercial laundry firm in the United States. ECL is committed to delivering the highest quality laundry services and building the wealth and careers of the individuals it employs. We use our state-of-the-art facilities to offer laundry services to hospitals, nursing homes and hospices as critical part of delivering healthcare to Cleveland residents. The ECL is part of the Evergreen Cooperative Corporation, a family of firms that works to build a stronger Cleveland economy by sharing its profits with its employees.

Position Overview

The Production Manager is an integral member of the team that plays a vital role in ensuring the success of the overall output of production in the facility. The Production Manager will be responsible for the facility’s performance, including Quality Control, Safety and the overall supervision of the workforce. The Production Manager provides leadership and supervision for non-exempt level staff in the delivery of meeting our Key Performance Indicators (KPI’S), according to our contractual agreement with the client.

• Manages work performed in the facility laundry areas including receiving, cleaning and distribution of laundry.


• May be assigned to one specific area but must be accessible to assist whenever needed.


• Completes end-of-shift/weekly reports and other required reports.


• Advises Human Resources with any hiring/termination needs and performance evaluations, as needed.


• Responsible for documenting/addressing employee’s unsatisfactory production performance and/or discipline issues as needed to correct unsatisfactory behavior within company’s established guidelines.


• Manages employees, which includes the initial production training of the new hires prior to actual work performed.


• Assists in conducting periodic inventories.


• Routinely inspects linen for repair and/or disposal.

Leadership Development

• Must effectively communicate business expectations to all team members.


• Manages effectively by developing, mentoring, and assessing the performance of staff.

Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Maintains a safe working environment and continually trains employees in safety awareness.


• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.


• Monitor and ensure all regulatory compliance requirements impacting operations.

Culture

• Manages schedule adherence, assigns and directs work, appraises and motivates for performance.


• Maintain a harassment free environment with good employee morale by demonstrating good employee relations practices and utilizing HR consultation when needed.


• Practices Open Book Management

Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Supervision

• Works under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager.

Job Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to work weekends and holidays


• Ability to effectively interact with customers, suppliers, and employees Must be able to communicate with and train others.


• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.


• Ability to maintain control and organization in a constant changing environment.


• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.


• Ability to use knowledge of working environment to meet established goals and objectives.


• Proficient in the use of Windows based office software including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Work Experience

• 5 years supervisory/management experience, preferably in laundry operations or similar environment.

Education

• High School Diploma

Working Conditions

Physical Work Demands

• Able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist and reach daily for long periods


• Able to walk an extensive amount of hours


• Able to lift to 25 pounds occasionally

Mental Work Demands

• Regular and on-time attendance.


• Variable work hours - (Hours occasionally exceed 40 hours per week)


• Works well with others


• Self-motivated

Licenses or Designations

None required.

Rate of Pay

$50,000 - $57,000 annually

About Evergreen

The Evergreen Cooperatives create jobs and wealth. Evergreen’s employee-owned, for-profit companies create meaningful, local green jobs in the Greater University Circle neighborhoods. Evergreen’s staff earns a living wage and builds equity as owners of the businesses.

Our initiative to revitalize low-income neighborhoods through employee-ownership has drawn national and international media attention and wide interest from economic development experts.