Operations Manager
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Job Location:
Rockmart, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Get to know us: NOVO Health Services offers linen management solutions to the healthcare industry. NOVO Health keenly focuses on safety and infection control and provides its partner hospitals with a value-driven linen management control system that measures and monitors linen utilization by department to eliminate excess internal costs. NOVOs wide range of service programs offer a variety of options to provide a seamless single source distribution system. NOVOs regional healthcare linen facilities are HLAC accredited and operate with state-of-the-art processing equipment and processes.
The Operations Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day plant operations to ensure safe efficient and high-quality production performance. This role partners closely with the General Manager to execute the sites operational strategy while maintaining accountability for production targets cost control safety compliance service levels and team performance.
This leader drives operational discipline across production engineering distribution coordination inventory management and order fulfillment to support client retention and customer satisfaction within a healthcare-focused manufacturing environment.
Success in this role is measured by operational KPI performance labor optimization COGS management quality metrics safety results and on-time service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Execution
Oversee daily production operations including medical instruments healthcare linens and disposable accessory packs.
Ensure production schedules are met in alignment with customer demand and service requirements.
Drive operational consistency across shifts and departments.
Monitor and improve key performance indicators including safety quality productivity cost and service.
Financial & Cost Management
Support development and execution of the facility operating budget.
Manage labor efficiency overtime control scrap reduction and inventory accuracy.
Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service and quality standards.
Assist in forecasting production volumes and staffing needs.
Continuous Improvement
Implement Lean Six Sigma and process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent recurring operational issues.
Improve workflow build schedules and production planning processes.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with OSHA quality standards and Novo Health Services policies and procedures.
Support adherence to GMP/QSR requirements where applicable.
Promote a strong safety-first culture across the facility.
Partner with engineering and maintenance to ensure preventive maintenance programs are executed effectively.
People Leadership
Lead coach and develop supervisors and frontline teams.
Establish clear performance expectations and accountability.
Foster an engaged collaborative work environment.
Support talent development and succession planning efforts.
Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales and Customer Service teams to support new business implementation.
Coordinate production and distribution schedules to meet client commitments.
Ensure service reliability and high customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
Experience
810 years of progressive experience in manufacturing or process-oriented operations.
Minimum 3 years in a plant-level leadership or production management role.
Experience managing supervisors and frontline employees.
Strong understanding of production processes inventory management and distribution coordination.
Healthcare medical device or regulated industry experience preferred.
Experience with Lean Six Sigma or similar operational excellence methodologies preferred.
Leadership Competencies
Strong operational executor with attention to detail.
Financially aware and cost-conscious decision maker.
Effective communicator with the ability to influence across departments.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style.
Technical Skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel required).
ERP/MRP system experience preferred.
Working knowledge of compliance and quality systems.
Education
Bachelors degree required.
Degree in Engineering Operations Management Industrial Management or related field preferred.
What we can offer you as a full-time associate:
Competitive pay
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off Program (PTO)
401(k) w/Employer Match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical Dental and Vision Programs
Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Why work for Novo Health Services
NOVO Health Services strives to be the employer of choice in the hospital sterile and hygienically clean linen industry. To do that we provide a safe positive work environment where our associates experience tremendous growth and related opportunities for advancement.
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All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Drug-Free Workplace.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
About Company
NOVO Health Services provides healthcare linen products and reusable surgical solutions. Contact us to learn how our services can help your medical facility.
