Production Leader: Drive Process Improvement & Team Growth

090 - Bloomington MN; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management bonus eligibility

401K with company match

Profit sharing

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a Production Manager to lead a dynamic team, optimize processes, and improve profitability. Reporting to the General Manager, you will direct production flow, ensure quality, and drive efficiency across the department.

You will work with cross-functional teams, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and apply financial acumen to control costs while maintaining safety standards. A flexible, service-oriented mindset is required to succeed in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to inspire, guide, and develop a collaborative and accountable team.
• Expertise in streamlining processes, achieving operational efficiency, and implementing best practices.
• Capacity to analyze data, manage resources effectively, and align production goals with broader business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization by guiding the Production department to continuous improvement.
• Manage resources to meet production targets while ensuring quality and cost-efficiency.
• Lead and support team members to foster a collaborative and accountable work environment.
• Foster a service-oriented culture delivering value to internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in quality initiatives by audits, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Analyze production costs and identify cost-saving opportunities using financial insights.
• Ensure safety compliance by conducting inspections and training initiatives.
• Optimize wastewater processes to improve efficiency and reduce impact.
• Oversee inventory, vendor relationships, and equipment maintenance for seamless operations.
• Develop and implement production schedules while driving operational improvements.
• Collaborate across departments to align production goals with business objectives.
• Demonstrate strategic agility to navigate change and drive long-term success.
• Oversee employee management including hiring, onboarding, and retention.

Skills

Leadership & team development

Process optimization

Strategic thinking & financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Lean Six Sigma familiarity

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a Production Manager to lead a dynamic team, optimize processes, and improve profitability. Reporting to the General Manager, you will direct production flow, ensure quality, and drive efficiency across the department.

You will work with cross-functional teams, implement continuous improvement initiatives, and apply financial acumen to control costs while maintaining safety standards. A flexible, service-oriented mindset is required to succeed in a collaborative environment.