Production Manager - North Rocks

LAUNDRY PRODUCTION MANAGER

North Rocks Laundry

• Immediate start
• Great team environment
• Laundry leadership role

North Rocks Laundry is part of Ensign Services Australia the largest textiles management and laundry operator in Australasia. Our Linen Laundry plants manage the textile and laundry requirements of customers in the healthcare, accommodation, hospitality and aged care sectors.

North Rocks currently operates Monday to Friday with some weekend shifts, subject to client demand. We are looking for a hands-on Laundry Production Manager to join our team supporting the existing Laundry Supervisors and plant team. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, a training and development plan will be developed for the successful candidate to transition them into this exciting and challenging role.

Ensign Services Australia operates three linen plants in NSW with the additional plants at Somersby and Rosebery, so we are looking for a candidate that has flexibility to work at other plants in the network if required to support the business operations.

Duties

• Managing the daily execution of laundry and operations to ensure timelines and standards are met.
• Overseeing safe and efficient operations, including of all machinery, ensuring maintenance, training and correct use of all plant and equipment.
• Creating rosters to ensure operational requirements are met in line with approved budgets.
• Establishment of weekly targets for operations team, ensuring there is enough staffing resource to meet required weekly production.
• Utilising tolls such as Workforce Management and Spindle to manage and monitor daily plant and employee performance
• Develop new methods for increasing laundry efficiency and profitability.
• Managing staffing requirements, plan and assigns work, and establish performance and development goals for team members.
• Ensuring thorough training is provided to staff, including correct use of equipment, machinery and chemicals
• Time management and understanding reporting are vital to ensure production is met

Skills experience

• Previous management experience within a Commercial Laundry would be ideal but is not essential. We are equally keen to work with enthusiastic candidates who have good all-round management capabilities.
• Excellent knowledge of production management and understanding of quality standards
• Participate and lead the Safety First, Zero Harm culture of the laundry
• Great communication skills able to effectively build strong working relationships at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills and can handle changing priorities
• Strong decision-making skills with a result driven approach
• Knows how to get the best out of their team and can create a positive team working environment and help them reach their individual potential.
• Is self-motivated, takes pride in their work and prioritises the safety of themselves and others always.

Benefits

• Stable employment opportunities
• On the job training
• Flexible work arrangements
• Supportive and inclusive culture
• Supported work environments

Please note: As a pre-requisite for these roles candidates will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical including drug and alcohol testing and immunisations.

Ensign is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians to apply.