Supervisor - Laundry Plant

WNC LAUNDRY LLC•East Orange, NJ

18d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Supervisor of Plant Operations to join our team preferably by-lingual (Spanish). In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the daily operations of the plant, from staff management to production capacity. You will be responsible for maximizing productivity, improving quality, and optimizing all processes. The ideal candidate has a proven track record as a successful leader and strong business acumen.

Requirements

Excellent leadership skills and experience in managing a team of workers, keeping them motivated and under effective control.
Ability to work multiple shifts including nights and weekends
Good communication and writing skills.
Develop, train and mentor leaders, supervisors, etc.
The ability to identify the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Knowledge of both customer and corporate/ laundry operations/machines and techniques.
Experienced in operating and handling all different types of laundry, dry clean and pressing machines.
Expert in treating all types of different garments and knowledge of how to handle and treat all kinds of stains while keeping the garments in new condition.
Good leadership skills and experience in managing a big team of workers, keeping them motivated and under effective control.
Previous experience as a Plant Manager is preferred
Deep understanding of business and management principles and processes, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources
Strong leadership and team-building skills
Strong computer skills
Familiarity with standard industry equipment and operating procedures
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of the plant
Increase production capacity and product quality
Ensure on-time shipping and delivery
Develop goals and objectives for the long-term success of the plant and develop a clear path to achieving those goals
Daily Operations: Supervise the complete laundry cycle, including receiving dirty linens, sorting, washing, drying, pressing/ironing, folding, and preparing clean items for delivery.
Staff Management: Hire, train, and supervise laundry staff, ensuring they follow proper procedures for both efficiency and safety.
Quality Control: Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure all laundry meets company and client standards for cleanliness and presentation.
Supervising the operations team and to deliver all laundry items to required quality standards and line with company productivity and efficiency guidelines, whilst ensuring that minimal rejected linen is sent to hotels and pre-agreed weekly delivery dates are achieved.
Produce the weekly laundry operations plan including training, operations and QC requirements
Set weekly targets for operations team, ensuring there is enough staffing resource to meet required weekly production.
Identify, manage and rectify any quality issues notifying Laundry General Manager and team as necessary. Investigate accidental damage to Linen and establish measures to keep washing process and rewashing process
Ensure there is a safe, clean and tidy working environment for team at all times by ensuring the team are wearing relevant PPE and handling aids for tasks, providing appropriate specialist and manual handling training.
Oversee the provision of laundry and dry cleaning services for customers.
Maintain a daily log of all activity in and out of laundry.
Inspect soiled articles; Responsible for the quality of cleaning and pressing of hotel linen.
Ability to skillfully operation and educating of all laundry/dry cleaning equipment including, but not limited to; washing machines/tunnels, dryers, folders, pressers, etc.