Assistant Plant Manager

Overview

Founded in 1967, Image

FIRST® is the largest and only national linen rental and laundry service specializing in the healthcare market. Acquired by private equity firm Calera Capital in 2018, Image

FIRST serves medical facilities nationwide providing linen, patient gowns, scrubs, and more while managing their clients’ linen inventory for cost management. As leaders in infection prevention, they currently own and operate the most HLAC-accredited facilities in the industry. With one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry – 97% – Image

FIRST is dedicated to improving patient satisfaction and making staff happy with our white glove service!

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The primary focus of this position is to manage all aspects of plant operations

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Personnel, productivity, safety compliance, production planning, maintenance, equipment operation and departmental communication
• Additional focus to include financial budgeting, forecasting, vendor negotiations, plant improvements, cost reduction and administrative compliance
• Manage Production Supervisor’s scope of responsibilities
• Manage production environment within budgetary parameters
• Manage product inventory within budgetary parameters
• Execute product orders within budgetary parameters
• Provide production reporting to all company executives as needed
• Maintain and assure all company associate programs are executed
• Execute and administer monthly Safety Committee meetings
• Execute weekly team production meetings
• Execute daily production supervisor staff meetings
• Manage the Maintenance Department assuring scope of responsibilities are met
• Conduct daily product audits to assure quality standards are met
• Manage Associates as needed within the scope of progressive disciplinary guidelines
• Manage and execute all Human Resource functions as it relates to plant operations and functions
• Manage and assure housekeeping schedule is followed
• Manage departmental associates to perform scope of responsibilities in an efficient and safe manner

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Knowledge of financial systems
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule
• Computer proficiency
• Wage and hour experience
• Ability to be trained in multi-faceted capacities
• Health care or universal precautions training preferred

Required Competencies:

• Be Respectful:
  Value all we come in contact with
• Be Remarkable:
  Create a positive moment with every interaction
• Be Safe:
  Keep ourselves and those around us safe
• Be Honest:
  Be guided by truthfulness in all we do

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Pet, Legal, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401k (match)
• Paid Time Off Package
• Great company culture
• Collaborative team environment

EOE / Drug-Free Workplace
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are fueled by the talent, passion, and diversity of our associates.