Operations Manager

SRI Healthcare, LLC•St. Louis, MO

85d•Onsite

About The Position

NOVO Health Services is a leading provider of healthcare linen solutions, delivering a fresh and innovative approach to the industry. Our focus on patient experience, infection prevention, and operational excellence enables us to improve linen quality while reducing overall program costs for our healthcare partners. With HLAC-accredited facilities and a commitment to continuous improvement, NOVO is redefining how healthcare linen programs are managed across the country. 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. This leader drives operational discipline across production, engineering, distribution coordination, inventory management, and order fulfillment to support client retention and customer satisfaction within a healthcare-focused manufacturing environment. Success in this role is measured by operational KPI performance, labor optimization, COGS management, quality metrics, safety results, and on-time service delivery.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel required).

Nice To Haves

Healthcare, medical device, or regulated industry experience preferred.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or similar operational excellence methodologies preferred.
ERP/MRP system experience preferred.
Working knowledge of compliance and quality systems.
Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Management, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.