Assistant Production Manager: Lead Lean Improvement & Safety

Taleo; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with management 5%–

401K with company match

Profit sharing

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

UniFirst in Orlando is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead team training, uphold facility standards, prioritize safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll guide a diverse team, develop production schedules, manage inventory and equipment, and collaborate across departments to align production goals with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience with team-building skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and travel occasionally.
• 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/or Lean Six Sigma.
• 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, including Service, Sales, Maintenance, and Office, 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

Team building

Process improvement

Strategic adaptability

Safety compliance

Microsoft Suite

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma or GED

2+ years production management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

ISO standards knowledge

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

UniFirst in Orlando is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead team training, uphold facility standards, prioritize safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll guide a diverse team, develop production schedules, manage inventory and equipment, and collaborate across departments to align production goals with business objectives.