GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the direction of the General Manager or Operation Manager, this position is responsible for all aspects of the Production department, plant safety, and maintaining an outstanding workforce.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Responsible for producing reports for Weekly Operating Report, Key Indicators, Payroll and Human Resources
- Planning, directing, and coordinating services in compliance with company goals and objectives.
- Daily/Weekly/monthly workforce forecasting to meet budgetary/volume/customer needs
- Establishing and controlling conditions of production/service to satisfy customer and quality and production specifications.
- Directing the shift managers in the provision and execution of operating strategies and plans.
- Organizing and directing workflow for satisfying production/service requirements in a cost-efficient manner.
- Developing and motivating cost-effective alternatives and improvements to the production process.
- Maintaining employee safety and morale by creating safe working and efficient working environments
- Maximizing the efficiency of production lines and ensuring effective employment utilization
- Presenting data and solutions to customers, both internal and external.
- Ensure that, as the company grows, processing capabilities meet or exceed all industry and customer requirements for cost, quality, and responsiveness.
- Execute a continuous improvement approach to ensure year-over-year productivity improvements are realized.
- Be responsible for setting goals and objectives for direct reports to ensure company objectives are met.
- Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
- BS/BA in Management or equivalent work experience; minimum 5 years operations/management experience - preferably laundry operations with large-scale plants in management or commercial field.
- High-level leadership and decision-making skills
- Able to motivate, influence, and train people
- Able to interact with all levels within the organization.
- Bilingual skills a plus (English/Spanish).
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in verbal and written formats.
- Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
- Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.
- Ability to exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, and leadership.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of contract administration and office procedures.
- Ability to use knowledge of the 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, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record to be able to be insured under the company’s insurance policy.
WORKING CONDITIONS
AMOUNT OF TIME TYPICALLY SPENT ON ACTIVITY
Inside work: protected from weather conditions
FREQUENTLY
OCCASIONALLY
RARELY
NEVER
Outside work: no effective protection from weather
FREQUENTLY
OCCASIONALLY
RARELY
NEVER
Both inside and outside work: activities occur both inside and outside an office enclosure
FREQUENTLY
OCCASIONALLY
RARELY
NEVER
Extreme cold: below 32 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a day
FREQUENTLY
OCCASIONALLY
RARELY
NEVER
Extreme heat: above 100 degrees for periods of more than 1 hour throughout the normal course of a day
FREQUENTLY
OCCASIONALLY
RARELY
NEVER
Noise: customers must shout to be heard over ambient noise level (hearing protection required)
FREQUENTLY
OCCASIONALLY
RARELY
NEVER
Vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body
FREQUENTLY
OCCASIONALLY
RARELY
NEVER
Potential hazards: moving parts, electricity, gas, scaffolding, chemicals, etc.
FREQUENTLY
OCCASIONALLY
RARELY
NEVER
Terminal viewing: extended viewing of screens
FREQUENTLY
OCCASIONALLY
RARELY
NEVER
Atmospheric conditions (in non-confined spaces): fumes, odors, mists, gases, poor ventilation, etc.
FREQUENTLY
OCCASIONALLY
RARELY
NEVER
Oils: air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
FREQUENTLY
OCCASIONALLY
RARELY
NEVER
Respirator: use of a respirator is required
FREQUENTLY
OCCASIONALLY
RARELY
NEVER
Physical stamina: due to emergency or workload demands, subject to extended work hours requiring stamina beyond normal demands or levels
FREQUENTLY
OCCASIONALLY
RARELY
NEVER
None: employee is NOT substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (work occurs in typical office or administrative environment)
FREQUENTLY
OCCASIONALLY
RARELY
NEVER
ACTIVITY
FUNCTION
AMOUNT OF TIME TYPICALLY SPENT ON ACTIVITY
Essential
Non-Essential
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Standing (on a hard surface)
X
Stairs
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Twisting
X
Stooping
X
Crouching
X
Crawling
X
Talking
X
Hearing
X
Reaching
X
Seeing
X
Balancing
X
Pushing up to 50 lbs.
X
Pulling up to 50 lbs.
X
Grasping
X
Lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.
X
Feeling
X
Moving (continuous motion)
X
Using precise hand movements
X
Reasoning or solving problems
X
Reading
X
Writing
X
Performing mathematical calculations
X
Adhering to deadlines under pressure
X
Learning or retaining technical information
X
Interacting with customers or visitors
X
