Cleanroom Operations Improvement Director at Prudential Overall Supply – Irvine, California

Prudential Overall Supply is seeking a Cleanroom Operations Improvement Director to strengthen and advance our Cleanroom Laundry Division. This enterprise-level role is responsible for driving operational excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement across approximately nine cleanroom laundry facilities nationwide.

This position will play a key role in supporting Prudential’s strategic growth in controlled-environment services and will work closely with senior leadership to improve performance, consistency, and scalability across the cleanroom network.

• Provide division-wide leadership focused on operational improvement and performance optimization across all cleanroom laundry facilities.

• Assess cleanroom operations to identify gaps, risks, and opportunities related to efficiency, quality, compliance, and cost.

• Lead and implement continuous improvement (CI) and operational excellence (OpEx) initiatives across the Cleanroom Laundry Division.

• Establish and promote standardized operational practices, metrics, and improvement methodologies across all cleanroom plants.

• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Quality Assurance to ensure cleanroom improvements align with quality, contamination control, and customer requirements.

• Support cleanroom-related audits, customer reviews, and compliance initiatives as needed.

• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to senior leadership on cleanroom laundry operations, risks, and strategic investments.

• Provide coaching, guidance, and influence to plant-level leadership to strengthen cleanroom operational capability and sustain improvements.

• Other duties as required

• Bachelor’s degree required; Life Science degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cleanroom laundry operations required, with senior-level leadership experience at the General Manager level or higher, or in Quality Assurance leadership within cleanroom laundry environments.

• Prior experience within large-scale cleanroom laundry organizations required.

• Demonstrated success leading multi-site operational improvement initiatives.

• Strong understanding of cleanroom laundry processes, contamination control, and operational risk management.

• Ability to travel nationwide as required.

Founded in 1932, Prudential Overall Supply provides best-in-class uniform and textile services and continues to expand its cleanroom and controlled-environment offerings. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful, enterprise-level impact while working closely with senior leadership in a growing, strategic division.

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your immediate family

• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time

• Paid life insurance

• Tuition reimbursement available after six months

• Monday–Friday work schedule

• Opportunities for career development and advancement

Prudential Overall Supply is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.