Director, Plant Operations

Overview

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Plant Operations, the Director of Plant Operations (DOP) is charged with leading production in all market centers within the assigned territory. While the Regional Vice President (RVP) owns the region’s results, in production matters the DOP and the RVP jointly own the outcomes. Decisions must be made collaboratively.

• Build a team in each market center, from the Plant Manager down, capable of achieving the company’s defined targets.
• Create, implement, and manage a succession plan for each market center to ensure continuous plant operation.
• Assist in plant labor negotiations, ensuring that contractual “non‑negotiables” are adhered to.
• Ensure that the company’s safety programs are adhered to at all times, with incident rates below company targets.
• Own VPEX implementation and sustainment.
• Export production talent at every opportunity.
• Achieve company targets for the following:
  • Pounds per operator hour (PPOH)
  • Maintaining production schedules
  • Plant cost budgets
  • Required maintenance
  • Shortages
  • Quality standards
  • Staffing and overtime
• Ensure that all attendance policies are rigidly enforced.
• Complete additional duties as assigned or lead projects as assigned.
• Develop supervisors capable of becoming Plant Managers in 12 months or less from hire date.
• Maintain compliance with all Federal, State, and Local Laws, including all Vestis Policies and Procedures.

Position will be based in an office environment, but exposure to adverse temperatures—extreme hot or cold—may occur in the plant. Physical activities such as lifting, reaching, bending, walking, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling will be required. Travel is required commensurate with the size and geography of the territory. Valid driver’s license is mandatory.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

• 5‑7 years of management experience, preferably in a production environment.
• Demonstrated positive results in productive labor standards and work measurements with strong customer service skills.
• Considerable skill in management, negotiation, labor relations, and communication.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated success interfacing with a variety of organizational functions to drive results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Experience and/or exposure to Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and/or any process improvement program.
• Bilingual – Spanish/English.
• Previous P&L and/or budgeting experience.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Facilities Services

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