Production Excellence Leader

UniFirst Corporation; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401K match

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UniFirst Corporation in Corpus Christi is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead team training, uphold safety, and drive continuous improvement in our fast-paced facility. Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll guide a dynamic team while fostering collaboration and inclusiveness.

You will optimize processes, manage schedules and inventory, support cross‑department collaboration, and ensure regulatory and ISO/Lean Six Sigma adherence for long‑term success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age and valid driver’s license.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of production management experience with leadership, process improvement 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.
• Commitment to safety and compliance initiatives.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 25%).
• 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 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, including Service, Sales, Maintenance, and Office, 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

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

ISO/Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Safety/compliance

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UniFirst Corporation in Corpus Christi is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead team training, uphold safety, and drive continuous improvement in our fast-paced facility. Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll guide a dynamic team while fostering collaboration and inclusiveness.

You will optimize processes, manage schedules and inventory, support cross‑department collaboration, and ensure regulatory and ISO/Lean Six Sigma adherence for long‑term success.