Production Team Lead: Improve Ops & Safety

Taleo; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Management bonus eligibility

401K with company match

Profit sharing

Health and life insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UniFirst is seeking an Assistant Production Manager in Tampa, FL to lead a diverse team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with the Production Manager to optimize processes, manage schedules, and coordinate across departments, while upholding high standards and fostering a collaborative culture. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams and driving improvements.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 25%).
• Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of production management with leadership and process improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead team training and uphold safety and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with the Production Manager.
• Oversee inventory, vendor relationships, and equipment maintenance.
• Develop and implement production schedules and optimize capacity.
• Collaborate across Service, Sales, Maintenance and Office to align goals.

Skills

Leadership

Process improvement

Strategic adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years production management experience

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

UniFirst is seeking an Assistant Production Manager in Tampa, FL to lead a diverse team, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

You will partner with the Production Manager to optimize processes, manage schedules, and coordinate across departments, while upholding high standards and fostering a collaborative culture. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.