Production Support Specialist - UniFirst (Texas / Great Plains Region)

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.