Production Operations Leader

UniFirst Corporation; Taylor (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + management bonus

401K with company match

Profit sharing

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead team training, uphold safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility. You’ll partner with the Production Manager to optimize schedules, manage inventory, and foster a collaborative, results-driven culture.

The role requires leadership experience, financial literacy, ISO/Lean Six Sigma familiarity, and flexibility for occasional travel. English/Spanish bilingual is preferred.

Qualifications

• Age 21+ required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• HS diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of leadership experience with team-building.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (<25%).
• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of production management experience with leadership and process improvement.
• Financial literacy to analyze costs and drive data-based decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Familiarity with ISO standards and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Commitment to safety and compliance.
• English/Spanish bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead team training and development to build high-performing, accountable workgroups.
• Uphold facility standards, enforce safety, and implement proactive safety initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimize production processes and schedules.
• Manage inventory, vendor relationships, and equipment maintenance for smooth operations.
• Collaborate across departments to align production goals with business objectives.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, retention, and transitions with the Production Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Interpersonal Relationships

Bilingual English/Spanish

Financial Literacy

Lean Six Sigma familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years production management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UniFirst is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to lead team training, uphold safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced facility. You’ll partner with the Production Manager to optimize schedules, manage inventory, and foster a collaborative, results-driven culture.

The role requires leadership experience, financial literacy, ISO/Lean Six Sigma familiarity, and flexibility for occasional travel. English/Spanish bilingual is preferred.