Production Manager

Alsco•Lanham, MD

About The Position

The Production Manager organizes and supervises work in the Production Department and reports to the General Manager or Operations Manager. The role oversees Production staff and department operations, including training, production policies and standards, quality, housekeeping, safety, budgets, hiring, discipline, and employee relations. The manager works with engineering, sales, and service management to support smooth plant operations and may assist other branch personnel as directed. The position is based in the production areas of a typical industrial laundry facility, where conditions may include variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint, and dust. Occasional travel may be required to visit customers or attend training meetings. The role includes physical activities such as standing, sitting, walking, stooping, driving a forklift, grasping, moving equipment, pushing and pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 pounds, and lifting up to 60 pounds.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of business management experience in a production environment.
Strong supervisory and management skills.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff.
Ability to recognize product colors, sizes, and types.
Ability to count, add, and subtract accurately.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Ability to comprehend and follow directions.
Good time-management skills and ability to work as a team player.
High school graduation or similar experience.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting up to 60 pounds and moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 pounds.
Successful completion of background and drug screening is required for employment.

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure implementation of recommended changes in work methods and equipment usage to improve labor utilization, production efficiency, and department expenses.
Lead, train, and supervise Production staff and departments.
Oversee all new-hire training and conduct regular, ongoing training in all departments.
Consult with engineering, sales, and service management to ensure smooth plant operations.
Execute company production policies, procedures, and standards.
Set, monitor, and ensure standards for production, quality, housekeeping, and safety.
Create and adhere to department budgets; oversee hiring, discipline, and employee relations.
Follow written and verbal instructions, attend meetings, and perform other tasks as directed by supervision.
Work with and support other branch personnel as required by supervision.
Occasionally travel to visit customers or attend training meetings.