Team Leader

UniFirst Corporation; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 Corporation is seeking a Group Leader to guide and support a team within a production department. You will coordinate daily production requirements, manage timekeeping and payroll accuracy, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

You will define goals, monitor workflow, and collaborate with maintenance and HR while coaching 20+ team partners to meet KPIs and operational targets. This role emphasizes leadership, communication, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Experience managing 20+ team partners.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production requirements with the Production Supervisor or Department Manager.
• Administer timekeeping systems and payroll reports with accuracy.
• Oversee quality inspection and basic machine operation and maintenance.
• Define and communicate department goals and monitor KPI attainment.
• Ensure timely flow of work across Processing Areas and oversee safety compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff scheduling

Timekeeping

Written & verbal communication

Education

AS/BA preferred

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

As a UniFirst Group Leader, you will support the objective of leading/managing team partners in a department on a shift.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with designation Production Supervisor or Department Manager, to coordinate daily production requirements driving workflow through the department
• Admins timekeeping systems and reports, ensures accuracy of payroll daily. Provides clear written and verbal instructions and feedback as needed to ensure proper execution of job an attainment of KPI’s
• Responsible for operations, including quality inspection of products produced, and basic machine operation and maintenance
• Defines and communicate goals
• Ensures timely flow of work throughout Processing Areas.
• Oversees health and safety regulations, followed and I compliance, investigate incidents and accident per policy.
• Reviews production demands and reports on a daily basis, adjusting staff or workflow as needed
• Communicates directly with Maintenance staff as needed to resolve equipment/operational issues
• Maintains inventory and efficient use of supplies and raw materials used for production
• Following SOX guidelines, defines materials and supply purchase needs, works with Supervisor or Manager on PO’s
• Required to attend scheduled staff meetings, daily internal production meetings, and others as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supports training of new Team Partners and ensures compliance with training is met
• Plans daily workflow and delegates tasks
• Supports Supervisors, Managers, and HR with activity in coaching, counseling, and corrective action.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree (AS) or Bachelor’s Degree (BA) Preferred
• Two or more years of related experience and/or training in field
• Equivalent combination of Education and Experience
• Previous experience managing diverse teams of 20+ team partners
• Knowledge and background in distribution systems driven environment
• Required to read and write English and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Should be proficient in computer programs, such as spreadsheets and databases.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, which includes the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, and customers.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instruction.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions, both verbal and written.
• Must possess the ability to hear, talk, see, and distinguish between colors.
• In addition, this position requires cross-training in other areas of the facility.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits & Perks

• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 30% Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Bonuses

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform 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.

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.

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