Production Improvement Lead — Safety & Lean

UniFirst Corporation; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UniFirst currently seeks an Assistant Production Manager to lead a diverse team, optimize processes, and drive safety-focused continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will guide scheduling, cross-functional collaboration, and performance management to achieve targets with quality and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and strategic agility while fostering an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a fast-paced production setting.
• Ability to analyze production costs and drive data-based decisions.
• Familiarity with safety standards and lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead team training and uphold facility standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimize production processes.
• Achieve targets while maintaining quality and reducing costs.
• Ensure safety compliance and regular inspections.
• Oversee inventory, vendor relationships and equipment maintenance.
• Collaborate across departments to align production goals.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Strategic adaptability

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years production management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UniFirst currently seeks an Assistant Production Manager to lead a diverse team, optimize processes, and drive safety-focused continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will guide scheduling, cross-functional collaboration, and performance management to achieve targets with quality and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes leadership, risk management, and strategic agility while fostering an inclusive culture.