Job Description
Plant Manager
Location: Orlando, FL
Schedule: Full-time | 1st Shift
Compensation: $95,000–$110,000 annually + bonus potential
Benefits: 401(k), Vacation, Sick Time, Holiday Pay, Health Insurance
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Eastridge Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Plant Manager for a full-service provider in the Orlando area. This leadership position is responsible for the daily operations of a dynamic facility that includes manufacturing, laundry, distribution, and customer service departments. The ideal candidate will be an integrity-driven leader who emphasizes operational excellence, team development, and customer satisfaction.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Plant Manager oversees departmental supervisors and leads, ensuring smooth, compliant, and efficient plant operations. The role requires a strong operational mindset and the ability to implement and improve processes across multiple departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day plant operations including manufacturing, laundry, distribution, and customer service.
- Exceed customer expectations from order placement to product delivery.
- Supervise and schedule staff, ensuring production goals are met and productivity is tracked.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant working environment.
- Develop and manage supplier relationships for critical raw materials and supplies.
- Lead recruitment, training, and performance reviews for plant employees.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Implement preventive maintenance programs for equipment and fleet vehicles.
- Oversee the deployment and use of operational technologies (e.g., RFID, GPS, CRM).
- Collaborate with corporate leadership to ensure alignment on process and policy adoption.
- Lead or support other assigned projects as needed.
Key Metrics & Outcomes
- Financial and operational performance
- Product and service quality
- Supplier performance and cost control
- Compliance with safety and regulatory standards
- Customer and employee satisfaction
- Continuous improvement and accountability culture
- Strong training programs to ensure safety and policy compliance
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree required (or equivalent experience); minimum of a high school diploma.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Supervisor in a manufacturing, distribution, or laundry environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong leadership, team development, and coaching capabilities
- Strategic and analytical thinking with a focus on problem-solving
- Strong communication, negotiation, and project management skills
- Familiarity with change management and process improvement initiatives
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); advanced Excel preferred
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O a plus
Work Environment
- On-site in a production environment
- Must be able to manage across departments and engage with cross-functional teams
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Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Day shift,