Assistant Production Manager: Lead Continuous Improvement

UniFirst Corporation; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management bonus eligibility

401K with company match

Profit sharing

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking an Assistant Production Manager in Taylor, MI to lead team training, uphold safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will optimize processes, meet production targets, manage inventory and vendor relationships, and collaborate across Service, Sales, Maintenance, and Office to align goals with business objectives.

A bachelor's degree or 2+ years in production management is required, with leadership and

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, carrying, standing, and walking for extended periods.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 25%).
• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of production management experience, with leadership and process improvement skills.
• Financial literacy to analyze production costs and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Commitment to safety and compliance initiatives.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 processes to optimize efficiency and minimize environmental impact.
• Manage inventory, vendor relationships, and equipment maintenance to ensure seamless operations.
• Assist development and implementation of production schedules while driving operational improvements.
• Collaborate across departments to align production goals with business objectives and our enterprise mindset.
• Exhibit strategic agility to 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.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Strategic adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Lean Six Sigma

ISO standards

Job description

UniFirst is seeking an Assistant Production Manager in Taylor, MI to lead team training, uphold safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will optimize processes, meet production targets, manage inventory and vendor relationships, and collaborate across Service, Sales, Maintenance, and Office to align goals with business objectives.

A bachelor's degree or 2+ years in production management is required, with leadership and