Assistant Production Manager: Lead Lean & Safety

150 - Taylor MI; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

UniFirst seeks an Assistant Production Manager to lead training, uphold safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility. Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll guide a diverse team, optimize processes, and ensure production targets are met with quality standards.

You will oversee inventory, scheduling, and cross-department collaboration while maintaining a service-oriented culture and a strong safety program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant leadership experience with strong team building and interpersonal relationships.
• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of production management experience, with leadership, process improvement skills, and industry best practices.
• Financial literacy to analyze production costs and make data-driven decisions.

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

Communication

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years of production management experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word/Office

Job description

UniFirst seeks an Assistant Production Manager to lead training, uphold safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility. Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll guide a diverse team, optimize processes, and ensure production targets are met with quality standards.

You will oversee inventory, scheduling, and cross-department collaboration while maintaining a service-oriented culture and a strong safety program.