Production Systems Implementation Specialist - UniFirst

Production Systems Implementation Specialist

Careers that Always Deliver!

As a Production Systems Implementation Specialist, you will support the successful deployment, implementation, and ongoing optimization of production systems, automation technologies, and operational improvement initiatives across UniFirst locations. This is a collaborative role to ensure successful adoption of new technologies and standardized procedures at our laundry facilities.

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

Culture\:
Our family 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\:

• Deployment Planning and Readiness\: Coordinate deployment schedules, site readiness assessments, and action plans with Engineering and site leadership. Evaluate staffing, workflows, facility layouts, equipment, and inventory readiness; identify gaps and escalate risks before launch.
• Operational Implementation\: Support on-site deployments, functional validation, workflow configuration, and implementation of approved UPM/R2R processes to ensure safe, efficient production flow and alignment with system requirements.
• Inventory and Resource Coordination\: Assess inventory availability, material constraints, and resource needs; collaborate with cross-functional teams to assign corrective actions, resolve issues, and track progress.
• Training and Change Management\: Deliver hands-on training to managers, supervisors, and production teams on standard work, system functionality, troubleshooting, and performance expectations. Reinforce adoption and address recurring knowledge gaps.
• Issue Resolution and Performance Monitoring\: Investigate deployment issues using operational observations, system data, and stakeholder feedback. Coordinate resolution with Engineering, IT, Production, and site leadership while tracking milestones, system utilization, process adherence, and operational performance. Communicate progress, escalate risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Post-Deployment Support and Continuous Improvement\: Conduct post-launch follow-ups, verify site ownership and process adoption, document lessons learned, and recommend improvements to deployment playbooks, training materials, and standardized processes.
• Perform related assignments and support additional Production projects as directed.