Assistant Production Manager: Lead Lean Improvements

920 - Orlando FL; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UniFirst in the United States is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead team training, uphold safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll help guide a diverse team while fostering collaboration and inclusiveness.

Bring leadership, optimization, and financial acumen to this role. You will optimize production processes, manage schedules, and collaborate across departments to meet targets and cost goals, all while

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant leadership experience with strong team building and interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and standing 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, 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

Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Budget/Cost Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or 2+ years production management

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

UniFirst in the United States is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead team training, uphold safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll help guide a diverse team while fostering collaboration and inclusiveness.

Bring leadership, optimization, and financial acumen to this role. You will optimize production processes, manage schedules, and collaborate across departments to meet targets and cost goals, all while