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Assistant Production Manager - UniFirst

UniFirst Corporation • Croydon, PA • 8h ago

Location:

Croydon, Pennsylvania

Job ID

2504398

Assistant Production Manager

Careers that Always Deliver!

At UniFirst , we Always Deliver -for our customers and our people.Joinusas an Assistant Production Manager , whereyou'lllead team training, uphold facility standards, prioritize safety, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.Reporting to the Production Manager,you'llhelp guide a dynamic and diverse team while fostering a culture of collaboration andinclusiveness.Bring your leadership skills, process optimizationexpertise, and financial acumentomake a meaningful impact in our Production Department.

What Your Role Entails:

Optimize processes by partnering with the Production Manager to spearhead continuous improvement initiatives.

Achieve production targets whilemaintainingquality standards andidentifyingcost-saving opportunities.

Support and inspire team members to foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing work environment.

Foster a service-oriented culture that delivers exceptional value tointernal and externalstakeholders.

Ensure safety compliance byconducting regularinspections and providingtraining andproactiveinitiatives.

Oversee wastewater processes tooptimizeefficiency andminimize environmental impact.

Manage inventory , vendor relationships , and equipment maintenanceto ensure seamless operations.

Assist develop ment and implementation of production schedules while driving operational improvements.

Collaborate across departments , including Service, Sales, Maintenance, and Office, to alignproduction goalswith businessobjectivesandourenterprise mindset.

Exhibit strategic agility to adapt tochange,overcome challenges, and drive long-term success.

Support employee transitions by partnering withtheProduction Manager in hiring, onboarding, retention, and offboarding.

Core C ompetencies:

Leadership and Team Support: Ability to motivate, inspire, and foster collaboration within a diverse team while ensuring accountability and high performance.

Process Improvement and Efficiency: Expertiseinoptimizingproduction processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Strategic Adaptability: Capacityto navigate change, align cross-departmental goals, and support long-term success in a dynamic environment.

Why You'll Enjoy This Role:

Variety and Impact: Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to innovate and lead in a dynamic environment.

Collaborative Culture: You'llwork with a diverse team and engage across multiple departments, fostering inclusiveness and shared success.

Professional Growth: UniFirst provides continuous training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive environment for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

What You Bring to UniFirst :

Minimum 21 yearsof age.

Validdriver's license and safe driving recordisrequired.

Minimum 2 years of relevant leadership experience withstrong teambuilding and interpersonal relationships.

Ability to performphysical tasks, including lifting, carrying, standing, and walking for extended periods.

Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 25%).

Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of production management experience, with leadership, process improvement skills, and industry best practices.

Financial literacyto analyze production costs and make data-driven decisions

Proficiencyin Microsoft Suite.

Familiarity with ISO standards and/or Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Commitment to safety and complianceinitiatives.

Bilingual in English and Spanishis highlypreferred.

You Will Benefit From :

Competitive salarywith management bonus eligibility, 401K with company match, profit sharing, health and life insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement and more.

Monday - Friday schedule withoccasionalweekendwork as needed.

Continuous training and career growth opportunities.

A diverse and inclusive culture that valuesdifferent backgroundsand perspectives.

Join UniFirst for a rewarding career with opportunities for advancement and a supportive, diverse work environment.

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 employment employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or call to let us know the nature of your request.

UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or

call 800-347-7888 to let us know the nature of your request.

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