Supervisor - Laundry Plant

WNC LAUNDRY LLC; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

A prominent laundry service provider in East Orange is seeking a Supervisor of Plant Operations. This leadership role involves overseeing daily operations, maximizing productivity, and ensuring quality control throughout all processes. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in plant management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work flexible hours. Additionally, proficiency in managing a diverse team and ensuring compliance with safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership skills and experience in managing a motivated team.
• Ability to work multiple shifts including nights and weekends.
• Good communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the plant.
• Increase production capacity and product quality.
• Develop goals and objectives for the plant's long-term success.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of laundry operations

Team management

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Pay

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Supervisor of Plant Operations to join our team preferably by-lingual (Spanish). In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the daily operations of the plant, from staff management to production capacity. You will be responsible for maximizing productivity, improving quality, and optimizing all processes. The ideal candidate has a proven track record as a successful leader and strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the plant
• Increase production capacity and product quality
• Ensure on-time shipping and delivery
• Develop goals and objectives for the long-term success of the plant and develop a clear path to achieving those goals
• Key responsibilities
  • Daily Operations: Supervise the complete laundry cycle, including receiving dirty linens, sorting, washing, drying, pressing/ironing, folding, and preparing clean items for delivery.
  • Staff Management: Hire, train, and supervise laundry staff, ensuring they follow proper procedures for both efficiency and safety.
  • Quality Control: Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure all laundry meets company and client standards for cleanliness and presentation.
• Supervising the operations team and to deliver all laundry items to required quality standards and line with company productivity and efficiency guidelines, whilst ensuring that minimal rejected linen is sent to hotels and pre-agreed weekly delivery dates are achieved.
• Produce the weekly laundry operations plan including training, operations and QC requirements
• Set weekly targets for operations team, ensuring there is enough staffing resource to meet required weekly production.
• Identify, manage and rectify any quality issues notifying Laundry General Manager and team as necessary. Investigate accidental damage to Linen and establish measures to keep washing process and rewashing process
• Ensure there is a safe, clean and tidy working environment for team at all times by ensuring the team are wearing relevant PPE and handling aids for tasks, providing appropriate specialist and manual handling training.
• Oversee the provision of laundry and dry cleaning services for customers.
• Maintain a daily log of all activity in and out of laundry.
• Inspect soiled articles; Responsible for the quality of cleaning and pressing of hotel linen.
• Ability to skillfully operation and educating of all laundry/dry cleaning equipment including, but not limited to; washing machines/tunnels, dryers, folders, pressers, etc.

Required professional qualifications, training and experience

• Excellent leadership skills and experience in managing a team of workers, keeping them motivated and under effective control.
• Ability to work multiple shifts including nights and weekends
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Develop, train and mentor leaders, supervisors, etc.
• The ability to identify the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
• Knowledge of both customer and corporate/ laundry operations/machines and techniques.
• Experienced in operating and handling all different types of laundry, dry clean and pressing machines.
• Expert in treating all types of different garments and knowledge of how to handle and treat all kinds of stains while keeping the garments in new condition.
• Good leadership skills and experience in managing a big team of workers, keeping them motivated and under effective control.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Plant Manager is preferred
• Deep understanding of business and management principles and processes, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Strong computer skills
• Familiarity with standard industry equipment and operating procedures
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations