Production Manager: Lean Operations & Process Excellence

Taleo; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management bonus eligibility

401K with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a Production Manager in Indianapolis to lead a diverse team, drive continuous improvement, and optimize resources for cost efficiency. You will oversee scheduling, quality, safety compliance, and cross-department collaboration to deliver exceptional value.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, process optimization, and financial acumen, plus ISO/Lean familiarity and bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a production setting.
• Strong process improvement and cost-control capabilities.
• Ability to analyze costs and drive financial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead production team to meet targets and optimize flow.
• Oversee safety compliance and training initiatives.
• Collaborate across departments to align goals.
• Analyze costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Develop and implement production schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a Production Manager in Indianapolis to lead a diverse team, drive continuous improvement, and optimize resources for cost efficiency. You will oversee scheduling, quality, safety compliance, and cross-department collaboration to deliver exceptional value.

Ideal candidates have strong leadership, process optimization, and financial acumen, plus ISO/Lean familiarity and bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.