Production Supervisor - UniFirst

UniFirst Corporation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an enthusiastic Production Supervisor to lead a dynamic team. This role is crucial in ensuring smooth production processes, supporting team training, and maintaining high morale and safety standards. With a strong focus on career growth, this position offers a supportive environment where you can thrive and advance your career. Enjoy a balanced work-life with weekends off, competitive compensation, and a range of benefits, including health insurance and a 401K plan. Join a diverse and welcoming community that values every team member's contribution and fosters a culture of inclusivity and respect.

Benefits

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonuses

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and a safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support production process flow.
• Support training of plant personnel and maintain safety.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Team Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D

Two-Year Degree

Job description

Production Supervisor

UniFirst is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Production Supervisor to join our UniFirst family. As a Production Supervisor, you will be a key player in helping to lead the production team and drive top level performance. In addition to providing supervision in operation of the plant consistent with directives of the Assistant Production Manager and in accordance with company policies and goals. At UniFirst we have a 5-day work week, enjoy Saturday & Sunday off! We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive compensation + 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Direct Payroll Deposit, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

What’s in it for you?

Training:

Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training, exposing them to different areas of production. Cross training enhances their performance and assists them with their career potential and advancement.

Work Life Balance:

We offer a 40-hour work week. Enjoy weekends off!

Career Growth:

Some companies like to promote from within, we love to! Many of our managers started at UniFirst working on the production floor!

Culture:

Our community culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity:

At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds. We believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervise and support production process flow.
• Supports the training of plant personnel.
• Supports overall morale and safety at the location.
• Reports operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems as they arise.
• Supports production data entry and report review.
• Supports management of inventory.
• Works with Production Management to address team partner concerns.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent is required.
• Two-year degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• 2-4 years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record is required.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Basic math skills.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.

About UniFirst

The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique community culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being a 2 billion-dollar organization.

UniFirst is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year-old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.