Assistant Production Manager - UniFirst

Assistant Production Manager

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At UniFirst, we Always Deliver—for our customers and our peopleJoin us as an Assistant Production Manager, where you’ll lead team training, uphold facility standards, prioritize safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environmentReporting to the Production Manager, you’ll help guide a dynamic and diverse team while fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusivenessBring your leadership skills, process optimization expertise, and financial acumen to make a meaningful impact in our Production Department.

What Your Role Entails:

• Optimize processes by partnering with the Production Manager to spearhead continuous improvement initiatives.

• Achieve production targets while maintaining quality standards and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Support and inspire team members to foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing work environment.

• Foster a service-oriented culture that delivers exceptional value to internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure safety compliance by conducting regular inspections and providing training and proactive initiatives.

• Oversee wastewater processesto optimize efficiency and minimize environmental impact.

• Manage inventory, vendor relationships, and equipment maintenance to ensure seamless operations.

• Assist developmentand implementation of production schedules while driving operational improvements

• Collaborate across departments, including Service, Sales, Maintenance, and Office, to align production goals with business objectives and our enterprise mindset.

• Exhibit strategic agilityto adapt to change, overcome challenges, and drive long-term success.

• Support employee transitions by partnering with the Production Manager in hiring, onboarding, retention, and offboarding. 

Core Competencies:

• Leadership and Team Support: Ability to motivate, inspire, and foster collaboration within a diverse team while ensuring accountability and high performance.

• Process Improvement and Efficiency: Expertise in optimizing production processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Strategic Adaptability: Capacity to navigate change, align cross-departmental goals, and support long-term success in a dynamic environment.

Why You’ll Enjoy This Role:

• Variety and Impact: Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to innovate and lead in a dynamic environment.

• Collaborative Culture: You’ll work with a diverse team and engage across multiple departments, fostering inclusiveness and shared success.

• Professional Growth: UniFirst provides continuous training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive environment for personal and professional development.