via Indeed
$137K - 145K a year
Manage a production facility, control costs, develop teams, ensure compliance, and drive profitability.
Requires 5-7 years of management in a manufacturing environment, financial acumen, customer interface experience, and business-to-business sales experience.
Vestis provides uniforms and related products to more than 400,000 customers nationwide, in virtually every industry. From designing and manufacturing to laundering and delivering, Vestis works with local and national clients to create and maintain a total uniform solution that promotes teamwork and establishes a professional identity. Vestis operates from over 200 locations nationwide and has an immediate opportunity for a General Manager of Production. General Manager candidates must exhibit proficiency and comprehension in seven core competency areas. Those are: Leadership, Management of People, Sales and Growth, Customer Service, Financial Understanding, Operational Understanding, and Technical Skills. Responsibilities: • Manage a market center location (annual revenue from $9M+ average) including management of the production facility • Control costs of material, direct/indirect labor and equipment in accordance to budget • Use strategic and leadership skills to facilitate employee selection, development, retention, motivation, and strong customer relationships • Establish a cohesive team between sales, service, and production departments to meet organizational goals • Maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws/regulations that affect Market Center operations and safety, while promoting safety policies and awareness • Maintain effective relationship with all internal and external customers • If in a union facility, develop an effective management/labor relationship • Drive profitability and growth by obtaining new customers and retaining current customer relationships and maintain the market center's total managed volume • Ensure compliance with contracts and company policies and procedures Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered • Five to seven years of progressive management responsibility • Demonstrated success in operations management in a production facility or manufacturing environment • Considerable knowledge of financial reporting, including: profit and loss, sales, and capital expenses • Significant customer interface and service responsibilities • Twelve to eighteen months of business to business sales • Strong analytical and process management skills • Travel within the region is required • A valid driver's license is required • Successful completion of Criminal Background, Motor Vehicle Record, and Drug Screen checks Compensation: The salary rate that Vestis reasonably expects to pay for this position ranges from $137,400 to $145,000, depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, market data, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission.
This job posting was last updated on 2/9/2026