Director of Production

Key Responsibilities

• Research and develop innovative strategies for laundry operations, identifying emerging trends, technologies (AI, automation, RFID, IoT), and market opportunities.
• Lead the adoption of new technology and process innovation to drive efficiency, throughput, and quality, across all locations.
• Lead enterprise-wide workflow optimization initiatives across production departments, identifying best practices and driving consistent execution across locations.
• Build and lead a high-performing production leadership bench by hiring, developing, and mentoring plant managers and production managers.
• Partner with internal teams (Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and HR) to ensure facilities consistently meet production targets, service levels, and profitability objectives.
• Monitor and analyze production metrics to identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities, implementing data-driven corrective actions.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by applying Lean, Six Sigma, and standard work principles to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency across operations.
• Provide hands-on leadership and oversight of day-to-day production operations within Industrial or Cleanroom laundry environments, as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of management experience in a corporate or large-scale production leadership role
• Proven experience in large-scale industrial laundry or similar
• a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Willingness to travel frequently, including overnight stays