Assistant Production Manager — Lead Teams & Improve

UniFirst Corporation; Haltom City (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

UniFirst Corporation is seeking an Assistant Production Manager in Texas to lead team training, uphold facility standards, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. You will report to the Production Manager, guide a diverse team, and foster collaboration and inclusion while focusing on safety and quality.

The role emphasizes optimization initiatives, cost-saving opportunities, and cross-department collaboration to meet production targets and business objectives.

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 leadership experience with strong team building 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 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 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

Strategic adaptability

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UniFirst Corporation is seeking an Assistant Production Manager in Texas to lead team training, uphold facility standards, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. You will report to the Production Manager, guide a diverse team, and foster collaboration and inclusion while focusing on safety and quality.

The role emphasizes optimization initiatives, cost-saving opportunities, and cross-department collaboration to meet production targets and business objectives.