Assistant Production Manager — Lean, Safety & Growth

UniFirst; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking an Assistant Production Manager in Phoenix, AZ to lead team training, uphold safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production goals with business objectives, manage schedules, and optimize processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead team training, uphold facility standards, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
• 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.
• Oversee wastewater processes to optimize efficiency and minimize environmental impact.
• Assist in development and implementation of production schedules while driving operational improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Strategic Adaptability

Team Building

Financial literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

UniFirst is seeking an Assistant Production Manager in Phoenix, AZ to lead team training, uphold safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align production goals with business objectives, manage schedules, and optimize processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.