Assistant Production Manager: Lead Improvement & Safety

UniFirst Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

401K with company match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead a diverse team in a fast-paced facility. You will partner with the Production Manager to drive continuous improvement, meet production targets, ensure quality, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Responsibilities include safety training, wastewater oversight, inventory control, scheduling, and cross-department collaboration. Strong leadership, Lean/Six Sigma familiarity, and bilingual English/Spanish are valued.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in production settings.
• Strong process improvement and cost-reduction capabilities.
• Ability to analyze costs and drive data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with the Production Manager.
• Achieve production targets while ensuring quality and cost savings.
• Foster a safe, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
• Oversee inventory, vendor relations, and equipment maintenance.
• Develop and implement production schedules and cross-department coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Strategic Adaptability

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma or GED

ISO/Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

UniFirst is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead a diverse team in a fast-paced facility. You will partner with the Production Manager to drive continuous improvement, meet production targets, ensure quality, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Responsibilities include safety training, wastewater oversight, inventory control, scheduling, and cross-department collaboration. Strong leadership, Lean/Six Sigma familiarity, and bilingual English/Spanish are valued.