Assistant Plant Manager

Prudential Overall Supply•Hillsboro, OR

7d•$75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Prudential Overall Supply is seeking an experienced, results-driven Assistant Plant Manager to help lead the daily operations of a laundry facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role oversees production, warehouse, and maintenance functions while driving efficiency, quality, safety, and employee development. The Assistant Plant Manager serves as the Plant Manager’s key partner and leads plant operations in their absence. The position is presented as a potential step toward future Plant Manager opportunities. The role requires a hands-on leader focused on operational excellence and building high-performing teams. The successful candidate will manage operating costs, budgets, inventory, production schedules, staff development, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives, while coordinating with other departments to maintain service levels.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience in a production, manufacturing, industrial laundry, or operations environment, including leading front-line supervisors.
Experience managing budgets, operating costs, schedules, and production deadlines.
Production-line scheduling and workforce management experience.
Demonstrated success with Lean Management or continuous improvement, including work with computer-controlled production systems.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Working knowledge of workplace safety standards (OSHA) and employee relations practices.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Desire to grow into a Plant Manager role.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Plant Manager to lead daily plant operations and meet efficiency, quality, safety, and productivity goals.
Assume full responsibility for plant operations in the Plant Manager’s absence.
Monitor production flow, analyze performance metrics, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Control operating costs and help develop, monitor, and manage the plant budget.
Oversee inventory levels and ensure accurate product tracking and accountability.
Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer demands and deadlines.
Lead, supervise, and develop supervisors and employees across production, warehouse, and maintenance functions.
Coach and train staff, conduct performance evaluations, and drive development planning and succession.
Make and support decisions on hiring, transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Lead Lean Management initiatives to improve operational performance and reduce waste.
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Work with customer service, route sales, and other departments to resolve issues and maintain service levels.
Perform other duties as required.