Shift Team Lead, Production & Safety

UniFirst Corp.; Owensboro (KY); 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

Tuition Reimbursement

30% Employee Discount

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst seeks a Team Leader in Owensboro, Kentucky to lead and manage a shift, coordinating daily production and workflows. You will work with the Production Supervisor to meet KPI targets and ensure quality and safety across the department.

The role requires 2+ years of team leadership experience, an associate or bachelor degree preferred, and strong English communication. Proficiency in spreadsheets/databases and SOX awareness are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Requires associate or bachelor degree preferred; two+ years of related experience or training in the field.
• Must have experience managing diverse teams of 20+ partners.
• Proficient in reading/writing English and following written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production requirements with Production Supervisor or Department Manager to drive workflow.
• Administer timekeeping systems and payroll data; provide clear written and verbal instructions to ensure KPI attainment.
• Oversee operations including quality inspection and basic machine operation/maintenance; ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

English literacy

Education

Associate’s Degree (AS) or Bachelor’s Degree (BA) Preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Databases

Job description

UniFirst seeks a Team Leader in Owensboro, Kentucky to lead and manage a shift, coordinating daily production and workflows. You will work with the Production Supervisor to meet KPI targets and ensure quality and safety across the department.

The role requires 2+ years of team leadership experience, an associate or bachelor degree preferred, and strong English communication. Proficiency in spreadsheets/databases and SOX awareness are beneficial.