Production Manager: Lead Lean Ops & Growth

UniFirst Corporation

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Management bonus eligibility
401K with company match
Health and life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts

Job summary

UniFirst is hiring a Production Manager to drive efficient product flow, uphold quality standards, and optimize resources for growth and profitability. You will lead a diverse team, report to the General Manager, and shape the production department's strategic execution.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Service, Sales, Maintenance, and Office teams to achieve enterprise objectives.

Qualifications

  • Leadership and team development to inspire and guide a high-performing production team.
  • Expertise in process optimization and continuous improvement.
  • Strong strategic thinking with financial acumen to align production with business goals.

Responsibilities

  • Lead production optimization and continuous improvement initiatives to meet targets and quality standards.
  • Oversee resources, inventory, and equipment maintenance to ensure efficient operations.
  • Collaborate across departments to align production goals with overall business objectives.
  • Ensure safety, training, and compliance programs are in place and effective.
  • Analyze costs and identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Leadership
Process optimization
Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree
High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UniFirst is hiring a Production Manager to drive efficient product flow, uphold quality standards, and optimize resources for growth and profitability. You will lead a diverse team, report to the General Manager, and shape the production department's strategic execution.

The role emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration with Service, Sales, Maintenance, and Office teams to achieve enterprise objectives.

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