Assistant Production Manager

Alsco Uniforms; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Plan with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA

Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct (

Job summary

Alsco Uniforms is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to assist the Production Manager in organizing and supervising the Production Department. The role includes hiring and training staff, and evaluating performance while driving labor efficiency and cost control.

The position emphasizes adherence to policies, standards and safety, with collaboration across engineering, sales and service management to ensure smooth plant operations and ongoing departmental success.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent required.
• Some business experience preferred.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• May hire and train new staff or assist management with this process.
• Conducts performance evaluations as requested by the Manager.
• Supports employment actions, including discipline and termination per policy.
• Monitors and optimizes labor utilization to improve productivity and costs.
• Conducts new hire and ongoing training in all production areas.
• Collaborates with engineering, sales, and service management for smooth operation.
• Ensures execution of production policies, standards and safety.
• Monitors budgets, hiring, discipline and employee relations.
• Attends meetings and performs other tasks as directed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Lead and develop staff

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

High School graduation or equivalent

Some business experience

Job description

Job Summary

The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for assisting the Production Manager in organizing and supervising work in the Production Department. Performs other duties as required and reports to the Production Manager or Operations Manager.

Classification: Exempt

Annual Base Salary: $55,000

About Us

We are Alsco Uniforms. We’ve been working hard for our customers since 1889 when we invented the uniform and linen rental industry. Alsco Uniforms has grown into a worldwide leader serving over 350,000 customers in 13 countries. It’s our job every day to make every aspect of the customer experience better. Whatever our customers need, Alsco Uniforms finds the answers that work for them.

Our employees are the heart and soul of Alsco Uniforms. As a result, we have a long history of strong financial performance, continuous improvement, and customer service. We’re seeking driven professionals with an ambition to grow within our company. We’d love to talk to you about how you can fit into our team of diverse individuals and how your hard work will be rewarded with competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing career development.

Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!

Our Full-time Employees Enjoy

• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
• Career Advancement
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Inclusive and Diverse Team Environment

Benefits may vary for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Essential Functions

• May hire and train new staff or assist management with this process.
• As requested by the Manager, conducts, or assists with performance evaluations.
• Assists the Manager with employment actions, including discipline and termination of employees by company policy.
• Monitors and recommends changes in work methods and/or equipment usage to improve labor utilization, production efficiency, and department expenses.
• Conducts new hire and ongoing training in all production departments.
• Consults with engineering, sales, and service management to ensure the smooth operation of the plant.
• Responsible for the execution of company production policies, procedures, and standards.
• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring that standards for production, quality, housekeeping, and safety are met.
• Responsible for adherence to department budgets, as well as hiring, discipline, and employee relations.
• Follow written and verbal instructions, attend meetings, and perform other tasks as directed by supervision.

Additional Functions

• May work with and support other branch personnel as required by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff.
• Recognize colors, sizes, and types of products.
• Count, add, and subtract accurately.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to comprehend and follow directions, as well as good time management skills and being a team player.

Typical Physical Activity

• Physical Demands/Requirements consist of standing, sitting, walking, stooping, driving a forklift, grasping, moving equipment, pushing, pulling, moving loaded carts weighing up to 500 lbs., reading, speaking, hearing, and lifting up to 60 lbs.

Typical Environmental Conditions

• Production areas of a typical industrial laundry facility which includes variations in temperature, odors, humidity, lint, and dust.

Travel Requirements

• Occasionally, to visit customers or possibly to attend training meetings.

Education

• Some business experience.
• High School graduation or similar experience

For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.

Alsco Uniforms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Candidates are considered for employment with Alsco Uniforms without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status (specifically status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, armed forces service medal veteran, or active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran), or other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Revised: 04/08/2024

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