Assistant Operations Supervisor

Assistant Operations Supervisor– Firefighter PPE 

Gear Wash is a full-service UL Verified Independent Service Provider (ISP) of PPE care and maintenance, available throughout the US. As a subsidiary of Fire-Dex, we specialize in advanced cleaning, inspection, repair, alteration, and equipment customizations for first responders. Our services and rentals meet established industry and manufacturer standards. We’re currently seeking an Assistant Operations Supervisor to assist in managing day-to-day operations and supervising employees in a leadership role to meet production and project schedules; plan and assign work; implement policies and operating procedures and responsible for safety, quality, productivity, and cost of responsible work groups.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain Work Order productivity throughput to management defined standards
• Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish), with the ability to interpret conversations, translate documents, and communicate effectively to support both management and Spanish speaking employees
• Assist in direct production goals as required
• Coach, train and supervise employees
• Assist in monitoring employee attendance and resolve employee issues
• Assist in monitoring and measuring employee productivity according to Management standards
• Identify, document and implement efficiency standards
• Assist in maintaining and updating written company Process and Procedure Guide for all controls according to company and industry standards
• Enforce company policies and procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve semi-complex problems and make quality decisions in a timely manner
• Maintain equipment per company schedule and develop working knowledge for general repair
• Develop strong working knowledge of the Gear Wash App and any other company systems

• Assist in the process of successful completion of company’s annual third-party verification program
• Mainly 1st shift hours, should be flexible to attend meetings and overtime coverage outside of these hours, as needed

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required 
•  Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration or related field is preferred
• Previous successful manufacturing or production leadership experience
• Active leadership experience and familiarity with lean manufacturing and ISO standards
• Skilled in Microsoft applications, especially Word, Excel and Outlook and ability to learn new software programs and systems
• Open and effective communicator and collaborator with all levels of the organization and with external customers, including verbally and written, including being a team
• Team player, having a professional interface with others, getting results through collaboration while also being a self-starter
• Possess characteristics of servant leadership
• Strong sense of urgency, follow-through, and diligence, including meeting deadlines and have the ability to remain organized with and keep track of multiple sources of information and data
• Possess a solutions-focused mind-set
• Possess strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Efficient with multi-tasking and managing multiple priorities, including being productive while handling re-directions and interruptions, based upon business needs
• Being flexible and accommodating
• High attention to details
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds due to the nature of handling garments

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary
•  Profit sharing bonuses based upon company success
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Paid time off and parental leave
•  401(k) with employer matching
• Life insurance and short-term disability insurance
• EAP (employee assistance program) for entire household
•  Local entertainment and event discounts
• Fulfillment about your work and this industry because it is impactful

More About Us:

• Location: 620 Shiloh Springs Road. Dayton, OH 45415
• Mission: To serve those who serve
• Our values include fun, integrity, respect, and excellence = FIRE!
• Over 39 years of business
• Multi award-winning business and culture awards

Equal Opportunity Employment -EOE

Gear Wash is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, disability (physical and mental, including HIV and AIDS), genetic information, gender identity and expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (includes traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and actively seek to ensure that our hiring and employment practices reflect this commitment.

Interview Process & Consent
 Gear Wash may use AI‑assisted tools to record and transcribe interviews for evaluation purposes, with candidate notice and consent. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision‑making. Interview data is handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including CCPA and GDPR.

How to Apply: www.gearwash.com/employment