Production & Process Optimization Leader

UniFirst; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management bonus eligibility

401K with company match

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking a Production Manager in Richmond, VA to lead the Production Department. You will drive seamless product flow, uphold quality standards, and optimize resources to support growth and profitability. You will report to the General Manager and lead a diverse team in a culture of collaboration and inclusion.

You will guide process improvements, manage costs, and ensure safety while coordinating with Service, Sales, Maintenance and Office teams to meet business targets.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills.
• Experience in process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Strong financial acumen and cost-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization within the Production department.
• Manage resources to meet production targets with quality and cost-efficiency.
• Lead and support team members to foster collaboration and accountability.
• Foster a service-oriented culture delivering value to stakeholders.
• Participate in quality initiatives with audits and corrective actions.
• Analyze production costs and identify savings opportunities.
• Ensure safety compliance through inspections and training.
• Oversee inventory management, vendor relationships, and equipment maintenance.
• Develop and implement production schedules and drive improvements.
• Collaborate across Service, Sales, Maintenance, and Office to align goals.
• Demonstrate strategic agility to navigate change.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Process optimization

Financial acumen

Team development

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of production management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UniFirst is seeking a Production Manager in Richmond, VA to lead the Production Department. You will drive seamless product flow, uphold quality standards, and optimize resources to support growth and profitability. You will report to the General Manager and lead a diverse team in a culture of collaboration and inclusion.

You will guide process improvements, manage costs, and ensure safety while coordinating with Service, Sales, Maintenance and Office teams to meet business targets.