Assistant Production Manager - Lead Operational Excellence

088 - Pontiac MI; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management bonus

401K with match

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead training, uphold safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility. You will report to the Production Manager and guide a diverse team while managing schedules and inventory.

The role emphasizes cost awareness, quality targets, and cross-functional collaboration across Service, Sales, Maintenance, and Office to align goals with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience with team-building and safety emphasis.
• Ability to analyze costs and drive data-driven decisions.
• Experience with process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead production optimization projects and drive continuous improvement.
• Meet production targets while ensuring quality and controlling costs.
• Foster a collaborative, safe, and high-performing work environment.
• Oversee scheduling, inventory, and cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Strategic Adaptability

Financial literacy

Microsoft Suite

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or 2+ years production management experience

Tools

ISO standards

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

UniFirst is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead training, uphold safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility. You will report to the Production Manager and guide a diverse team while managing schedules and inventory.

The role emphasizes cost awareness, quality targets, and cross-functional collaboration across Service, Sales, Maintenance, and Office to align goals with business objectives.