Plant Operations Manager – Laundry & Linen Services
About The Position
Sodexo is seeking an experienced, hands-on Plant Operations Manager – Laundry & Linen Services to lead the day‑to-day operations of our high‑volume healthcare laundry facility and secondary site plus warehouse. This leader will oversee a team of 35–40 employees who receive, wash, sanitize, dry, fold, store, and dispatch hospital linens that directly support patient care. You will have full operational ownership of production lines, staffing, logistics timing, quality standards, and multi‑site performance. If you excel in people leadership, operational efficiency, and creating safe, reliable workflows, this is an opportunity to make a critical impact on healthcare delivery. Incentives Comprehensive benefit package, annual merit increase and growth opportunities
Requirements
- Proven experience in manufacturing, production operations, laundry operations, warehouse management, or similar high‑volume environments.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams of 20+ employees.
- Ability to manage workflow in a fast‑paced setting with tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with quality, sanitation, or infection‑control processes (healthcare laundry experience a plus).
- Excellent communication, scheduling, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work on‑site at both operational locations.
- Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experienceMinimum Management Experience - 2 years
- Minimum Functional Experience - 2 years of production experience
Responsibilities
- Lead Daily Plant Operations
- Oversee all production activities, including washing, sanitizing, drying, folding, staging, and warehouse storage of hospital linens.
- Monitor production lines to ensure consistent volume, quality, and adherence to healthcare hygiene standards.
- Maintain equipment functionality and coordinate maintenance needs to limit downtime.
- Manage People & Staffing
- Lead a team of 35–40 employees across two locations.
- Create and manage shift schedules to match production demand and truck departure timelines.
- Recruit, hire, and onboard new staff to support operational growth.
- Conduct routine training, including safety procedures, equipment handling, and productivity expectations.
- Ensure Logistics & Delivery Readiness
- Coordinate with transportation to guarantee linens are ready, staged, and loaded according to scheduled truck arrival and departure times.
- Maintain accurate inventory and storage processes within the warehouse.
- Drive Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Maintain a clean, compliant, and safety‑first environment following infection‑control and healthcare laundry standards.
- Conduct regular safety meetings, audits, and corrective action plans.
- Implement continuous improvement processes to enhance throughput, reduce errors, and elevate quality.
Benefits
- Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience.
- Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training.
- Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
- More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
