Assistant Production Manager: Lead & Optimize Production

UniFirst; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus eligibility

401K with company match

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement and more

Job summary

UniFirst in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Assistant Production Manager who will lead team training, uphold facility standards, prioritize safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll guide a diverse team, foster collaboration, optimize processes, manage schedules, and ensure on-time delivery while controlling costs. This role demands leadership, data-driven decisions, and cross-department communication.

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 teambuilding and interpersonal relationships.
• 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, process improvement skills, and industry best practices.
• Financial literacy to analyze production costs and make data-driven decisions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and/or 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 inspections and providing training and proactive initiatives.
• 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 with the Production Manager in hiring, onboarding, retention, and offboarding.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Financial Literacy

Safety Compliance

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 in Phoenix, AZ is seeking an Assistant Production Manager who will lead team training, uphold facility standards, prioritize safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll guide a diverse team, foster collaboration, optimize processes, manage schedules, and ensure on-time delivery while controlling costs. This role demands leadership, data-driven decisions, and cross-department communication.