Who We are: Ecotex Healthcare Linen Service is a family-owned company dating back to 1959, with locations throughout North America and a staff of more than 1700, committed to being an industry leader in sustainable healthcare. We use passion and innovation to create Smarter Laundry Solutions for large healthcare systems across North America. We provide professional healthcare laundry services and a comprehensive range of reusable textiles, including reusable surgical products, designed to support patient care at hospitals and long-term care facilities. We own and operate highly efficient regional laundry plants, including the largest plant in North America.
Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Production Operations Manager will be responsible for development and implementation of process improvement initiatives while leading the day-to-day production of the laundry plant. They will achieve this with the safe and efficient operation of all areas of production. This includes, managing the shift, monitor productivity and develop plans for efficient and effective delivery of linen services to ensure on time and full delivery to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Directs, coaches and trains the production team by setting priorities, monitoring performance, reviewing results and initiating action plans.
- Utilize various continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen, Lean Six Sigma, etc.) to improve efficiency
- Integrates health & safety into all aspects of production in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and all other relevant safety legislation.
- Communicate requirements for daily output throughout the shift to ensure requirements are being met.
- Monitors output against demand forecast and adjusts workforce and linen supply to ensure adequate supply
- Responsible for overall performance management of production staff including Performance improvement plans and development plans
- Reviews operations daily and initiates action as required to meet financial, operational and growth objectives.
- Collaborate with customer service, maintenance and transportation teams to ensure timely delivery to meet customer order demand
Education and Experience Requirements
- Undergraduate Degree or College Diploma in Business or equivalent.
- Minimum eight years managerial or supervisory role within a unionized manufacturing/healthcare environment; previous working experience within a commercial/industrial laundry is considered an asset
- Minimum five years experience in production management and planning
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proven experience in developing and implementing process improvement in a production environment
- Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
- Demonstrated leadership ability in working with team
- Working knowledge in the following applications: Microsoft Office, ADP Payroll Systems, Microsoft Outlook
- Working knowledge of Ontario Employment Standards Act, Workplace Safety Insurance Board, Occupational Health & Safety
Hours and Working Conditions
- Onsite: 40 hours per week
- We operate on a 7-day week schedule with 2 shifts per day
- Production Managers will be assigned to a shift with the ability rotate between shifts due to business needs (days, afternoons and weekend)
- Working in vicinity of industrial laundry equipment, temperature extremes and physically able to stand for long periods of time
Pay: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- How many year of Process Improvement experience do you have?
Experience:
- Production Management: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
