Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Job Description

The Production Manager apprentices under the guidance of the Plant Manager to enhance overall facility operations, including receiving and sorting product, laundering, drying, ironing, folding, and preparing items for transport to customers. This role creates and manages production schedules, ensures safe and efficient use of industrial laundry equipment, and actively supports a collaborative, hands-on culture on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Spend time working and learning in all departments to fully understand procedures and culture, including sorting, loading, washing, drying, sanitizing, ironing, folding, packaging, counting, maintenance, recording production quantities, and operating industrial laundry equipment.
• Create detailed production schedules in partnership with the Plant Manager and department supervisors to ensure all customer deadlines are consistently met.
• Fill in for supervisors or the Plant Manager as directed, assuming supervisory responsibilities to maintain smooth plant operations.
• Ensure that work conditions remain safe and that all machinery operates in optimum condition for both worker safety and production efficiency, while proactively promoting safe working practices.
• Serve as a role model for a collaborative work style and encourage open, candid communication between management staff, supervisors, and production employees.
• Manage production output by working closely with other department supervisors, consistently measuring, monitoring, and assessing production results.
• Spend a significant portion of time observing plant operations on the production floor, learning through hands-on experiences, and participating in activities with the Plant Manager.
• Analyze operational and production data, and produce clear, accurate reports as requested by the Plant Manager.
• Identify and implement innovations within each department to improve ergonomic practices, safety practices, productivity, communication between management and production employees, and overall product quality.
• Remain flexible and rotate through any and all departments as needed, serving as supervisor and providing leadership wherever required to support production continuity.
• Support and enhance supervisory procedures and production management processes, focusing on continuous process improvement and job preparation.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without an accommodation.
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience in a similar production environment that utilizes industrial equipment.
• Experience in a laundry or closely related industry is strongly preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of OSHA standards and related workplace safety requirements.
• Understanding of workers’ compensation issues and light duty practices.
• Demonstrated collaborative yet strong management style, with comfort interacting with hourly employees on a regular basis.
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and adjust production schedules while effectively measuring and evaluating output.
• Creative mindset with openness to new ideas and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and tasks effectively.
• Comfort working in a hands-on environment, spending approximately 90% of the time on the production floor.
• Willingness and ability to relocate as needed to complete developmental assignments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly desired, preferably in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience with process improvement in a production or industrial setting.
• Experience in production supervision and production management.
• Familiarity with supervisory procedures and job preparation in an industrial environment.
• Strong communication skills to foster effective dialogue between management and production employees.
• Ability to analyze operational data and prepare clear, concise reports for leadership.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from clear pathways for career advancement, with opportunities to move into supervisory, lead, and assistant chief engineer roles. The organization offers strong potential for pay growth and an extremely competitive benefits package, including some benefits provided at no cost. Team members can also access a structured internal training program, including opportunities to attend a technical training school in Louisiana, supporting ongoing professional development and long-term career growth.

Work Environment

This role operates primarily on a first-shift schedule within an industrial laundry production facility. The environment involves frequent work on the production floor around industrial equipment used for sorting, washing, drying, sanitizing, ironing, folding, and packaging products. The position is highly hands-on, with approximately 90% of the time spent in active production areas, collaborating closely with hourly staff and supervisors. Safety and adherence to OSHA standards are central to daily operations, and equipment is maintained to support both safe and efficient workflows.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Quitman, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Quitman,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.