Operations Manager

Overview

Get to know us: NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value‑driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVO's wide range of service programs offers a seamless, single‑source distribution system, and our regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state‑of‑the‑art processing equipment and processes.

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading day‑to‑day plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production performance. This role partners closely with the General Manager to execute the site’s operational strategy while maintaining accountability for production targets, cost control, safety compliance, service levels, and team performance.

• Operational Execution
  • Oversee daily production operations, including medical instruments, healthcare linens, and disposable accessory packs.
  • Ensure production schedules are met in alignment with customer demand and service requirements.
  • Drive operational consistency across shifts and departments.
  • Monitor and improve key performance indicators including safety, quality, productivity, cost, and service.
• Financial & Cost Management
  • Support development and execution of the facility operating budget.
  • Manage labor efficiency, overtime control, scrap reduction, and inventory accuracy.
  • Identify cost‑saving opportunities while maintaining service and quality standards.
  • Assist in forecasting production volumes and staffing needs.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurring operational issues.
  • Improve workflow, build schedules, and production planning processes.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, quality standards, and Novo Health Services policies and procedures.
  • Support adherence to GMP/QSR requirements where applicable.
  • Promote a strong safety‑first culture across the facility.
  • Partner with engineering and maintenance to ensure preventive maintenance programs are executed effectively.
• People Leadership
  • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline teams.
  • Establish clear performance expectations and accountability.
  • Foster an engaged, collaborative work environment.
  • Support talent development and succession planning efforts.
• Customer & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Sales and Customer Service teams to support new business implementation.
  • Coordinate production and distribution schedules to meet client commitments.
  • Ensure service reliability and high customer satisfaction.

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or process‑oriented operations.
• Minimum 3 years in a plant‑level leadership or production management role.
• Experience managing supervisors and frontline employees.
• Strong understanding of production processes, inventory management, and distribution coordination.
• Healthcare, medical device, or regulated industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar operational excellence methodologies preferred.

• Strong operational executor with attention to detail.
• Financially aware and cost‑conscious decision maker.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence across departments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative and team‑oriented leadership style.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel required).
• ERP/MRP system experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of compliance and quality systems.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Management, or related field preferred.

• Competitive pay
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Programs
• Basic Life/AD Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability (LTD)

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.