Plant Manager

5 days ago
Company Goodwin Recruiting
Location Westwego, Louisiana
Category Management
Employment Type Full-time
Posted on May 27, 2026
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Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Plant Manager (2nd shift) to lead daily operations for a high-volume production facility.


This role will oversee production, safety, quality, labor management, scheduling, and overall plant performance. The ideal candidate is a strong operational leader who can drive efficiency, hold teams accountable, and improve plant productivity.


Ideal Backgrounds:

  • Commercial Laundry
  • Industrial Laundry
  • Food Manufacturing
  • Packaging
  • Textile Manufacturing
  • High-Volume Industrial Operations

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily plant operations and production teams
  • Lead supervisors and hourly employees
  • Drive productivity, quality, and safety performance
  • Ensure OSHA and safety compliance
  • Coordinate production schedules and workflow
  • Partner with maintenance on equipment uptime and preventive maintenance
  • Provide operational reporting to leadership
  • Improve efficiencies and reduce operational costs

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Plant Management or Production Operations leadership experience
  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing or industrial operations
  • Strong leadership, safety, and production management skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Commercial laundry or linen industry experience is highly preferred, but strong industrial manufacturing leaders are encouraged to apply.