Production Operations Lead

UniFirst Corporation; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Vacation

Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Direct Payroll Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement

30% Employee Discount

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

UniFirst Corporation, based in Owensboro, KY, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations, plan and assign work, and monitor performance with emphasis on safety and quality. You will supervise hourly staff, coordinate with maintenance, and ensure compliance with policies and ISO standards while supporting cost controls.

The role emphasizes efficient material use, training, and participation in plant-wide safety activities, with occasional travel to support operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field, or 3–5 years of production management experience.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills.
• Leadership, initiative and time management with commitment to ISO quality standards.
• Dependability and responsibility in managing tasks and staff.

Responsibilities

• Directs, plans, assigns and monitors production department operations and activities.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of the assigned workforce.
• Communicates with maintenance staff as needed and participates in safety activities.
• Assists in training and development of employees and oversees scheduling meetings.
• Occasional travel may be required and adherence to policies and procedures.

Skills

Planning

Leadership

Initiative

Time management

Quality

Dependability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

3–5 years of production management experience

Job description

UniFirst Corporation, based in Owensboro, KY, is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily production operations, plan and assign work, and monitor performance with emphasis on safety and quality. You will supervise hourly staff, coordinate with maintenance, and ensure compliance with policies and ISO standards while supporting cost controls.

The role emphasizes efficient material use, training, and participation in plant-wide safety activities, with occasional travel to support operations.