Assistant Production Manager: Lead Ops, Improve & Safety

UniFirst Corporation; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with managementBonu

401K with company match

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead a dynamic team, drive continuous improvement, and uphold safety and quality in a fast-paced facility in Michigan. You’ll report to the Production Manager and optimize processes while aligning with production goals.

The role emphasizes training, cross-functional collaboration, and cost-conscious decision-making, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant leadership experience with strong team building.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, carrying, standing, and walking 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 value to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure safety compliance by conducting regular inspections and providing training.
• Oversee wastewater processes to optimize efficiency and minimize environmental impact.
• Manage inventory, vendor relationships, and equipment maintenance.
• Assist development and implementation of production schedules while driving operational improvements.
• Collaborate across departments 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 in hiring, onboarding, retention, and offboarding.

Skills

Leadership

Financial literacy

Microsoft Office

Process improvement

Safety compliance

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of production management experience

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

UniFirst is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead a dynamic team, drive continuous improvement, and uphold safety and quality in a fast-paced facility in Michigan. You’ll report to the Production Manager and optimize processes while aligning with production goals.

The role emphasizes training, cross-functional collaboration, and cost-conscious decision-making, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment and a competitive benefits package.