Assistant Production Manager - UniFirst

UniFirst; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

UniFirst in Mesquite, Texas is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead training, uphold facility standards, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. You will guide a diverse team, align production with business goals, and optimize workflows.

The role requires leadership, production management experience, and a commitment to lean practices, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience with strong teambuilding.
• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of production management experience.
• Financial literacy to analyze production costs and make data-driven decisions.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 25%).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead team training and uphold facility standards, safety, and quality.
• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives to meet production targets and reduce costs.
• Support and inspire team members to foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing environment.
• Oversee wastewater processes to optimize efficiency and minimize environmental impact.
• Manage inventory, vendor relationships, and equipment maintenance for seamless operations.
• Develop and implement production schedules while driving operational improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Assistant Production Manager - UniFirst

Location:

Mesquite, Texas

Job ID

2605231

Assistant Production Manager

At UniFirst, we Always Deliver —for our customers and our people.Joinusas an Assistant Production Manager, whereyou’lllead team training, uphold facility standards, prioritize safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.Reporting to the Production Manager, you’llhelp guide a dynamic and diverse team while fostering a culture of collaboration andinclusiveness.Bring your leadership skills, process optimizationexpertise, and financial acumentomake a meaningful impact in our Production Department.

What Y our R ole E ntails:

• Optimize processes by partnering with the Production Manager to spearhead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Achieve production targets whilemaintainingquality standards andidentifyingcost-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 tointernal and externalstakeholders.
• Ensure safety compliance byconducting regularinspections and providingtraining andproactiveinitiatives.
• Oversee wastewater processes tooptimizeefficiency andminimize environmental impact.
• Manage inventory , vendor relationships , and equipment maintenanceto ensure seamless operations.
• Assist d evelop ment and implementation of production schedules while driving operational improvements.
• Collaborate across departments , including Service, Sales, Maintenance, and Office, to alignproduction goalswith businessobjectivesandourenterprise mindset.
• Exhibit strategic agility to adapt tochange,overcome challenges, and drive long-term success.
• Support employee transitions by partnering withtheProduction Manager in hiring, onboarding, retention, and offboarding.

Core C ompetencies:

• Leadership and Team Support: Ability to motivate, inspire, and foster collaboration within a diverse team while ensuring accountability and high performance.
• Process Improvement and Efficiency: Expertiseinoptimizingproduction processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strategic Adaptability: Capacityto navigate change, align cross-departmental goals, and support long-term success in a dynamic environment.

Why You’ll Enjoy This Role:

• Variety and Impact: Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to innovate and lead in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative Culture: You’llwork with a diverse team and engage across multiple departments, fostering inclusiveness and shared success.
• Professional Growth: UniFirst provides continuous training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive environment for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

What You Bring to UniFirst :

• Minimum 21 yearsof age.
• Validdriver’s license and safe driving recordisrequired.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant leadership experience withstrong teambuilding and interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to performphysical 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 literacyto analyze production costs and make data-driven decisions
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Suite.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and/or Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Commitment to safety and complianceinitiatives.
• Bilingual in English and Spanishis highlypreferred.

You Will Benefit From:

• Competitive salarywith management bonus eligibility, 401K with company match, profit sharing, health and life insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement and more.
• Monday – Friday schedule withoccasionalweekendwork as needed.
• Continuous training and career growth opportunities.
• A diverse and inclusive culture that valuesdifferent backgroundsand perspectives.

Join UniFirst for a rewarding career with opportunities for advancement and a supportive, diverse work environment.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

If you require an accommodation during any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or through our EthicsFirst portal at UniFirst.ethicspoint.com. You may also call the EthicsFirst Hotline at(800) 213-8979 (tel:[phone]) to let us know the nature of your request.