Production Support Specialist - UniFirst

UniFirst Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

UniFirst Corporation is seeking a reliable Production Support Specialist to drive the launch and implementation of production programs, while training staff on processes and providing on-site support to management and teams. The role offers bi-weekly on-site UBS training and potential relocation as part of career growth.

You will work across North America, travel 50–75%, and participate in initiatives like serialization, audits, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record.
• Production and stockroom experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Strong project management and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willing to relocate for advancement opportunities.
• Ability to travel 50–75% (2–3 weeks per month) across North America.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to work weekends due to travel.
• Capable of learning UBS applications.
• Flexible and able to shift priorities.
• Passport required for travel (incl. Canada).

Responsibilities

• Support the launch and implementation of production programs or systems.
• Train department personnel on production processes.
• Provide on-site support to team partners and management.
• Support production initiatives such as UPM, serialization, auditing, and improvement visits.
• Support policy and procedure adherence.
• Develop and execute production strategies.
• Assist locations to improve performance on key production metrics.
• Identify areas for large ROI improvements and coordinate with locations to overcome shortfalls.
• Support corrective actions from monthly/annual vendor audits.
• Improve compliance with wash process procedures.
• Drive actions with location leadership for identified opportunities.
• Assist new plant start-ups.
• Complete other duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Our Production Team is Kind of a Big Deal!

UniFirst is seeking a reliable and driven Production Team Partner to join our UniFirst Community. As a Production Support Specialist, you will support incremental improvements and oversee process implementation. You will have the opportunity to become an integral member within the Production management team at one of our many UniFirst locations.

Pay & Benefits

On the job training & a competitive salary + 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

Specialists can expect a 4-week virtual UBS training period. Specialists will also be visiting designated plants on a bi-weekly basis to undergo on-site UBS training.

Career Growth

Upon program completion, there is an opportunity for Specialists to transition to members of the Production management team at one of our various locations. Opportunities may require relocation.

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

• Support the launch and implementation of production programs or systems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and train department personnel on production process.
• Provide on-site support to team partners and management.
• Support Production initiatives such as UPM, serialization, auditing, and improvement visits.
• Support changes in corporate initiatives, direction, goals, and priorities to Production management.
• Support policy and procedure adherence
• Support the development and execution of production strategies.
• Assist locations improve performance on key production metrics.
• Help evaluate ideal labor needs, cost controls, process and policy compliance.
• Identify key areas for improvement with large ROI and work with each location to overcome production shortfalls.
• Support and drive efforts to correct deficiencies found during monthly and annual soap vendor audits.
• Work with locations to improve compliance with basic wash process procedures (i.e., turn time, proper loading, equipment utilization, proper formula use, and chemical cost reduction).
• Assist in managing action for each location where opportunities for improvement are identified, measured, prioritized, and driven by working with location leadership.
• Assist new plant start-ups.
• Complete other duties that may be assigned as required.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• A degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• A valid driver’s license and a safe driving record is required.
• Production and Stockroom experience is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Strategic problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent intra-personal and communication skills.
• Ability to complete tasks under minimal supervision and meet task deadlines.
• Capability to learn UBS applications.
• Ability to travel between 50%-75%. Approximately 2-3 weeks of travel per month across our various North America locations.
• Ability to work potential weekends due to travel and deployment schedules.
• A valid passport to travel in and out of the U.S. is required. Travel to Canada will be required.
• Capacity to be flexible and shift priorities when necessary.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to commit to the completion of this program.
• Must be willing to relocate for potential advancement opportunities.

About UniFirst

The fabric of UniFirst is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being an almost 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