Assistant Production Manager Trainee - UniFirst

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This is not your average

training

program .

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At

UniFirst , the Assistant

Production Manager Trainee (APM-T) role is a

hands-on, high-impact opportunity for individuals ready to step

into operational leadership from day one. Over the course of this

9-month immersive program , you won’t

just observe — you’ll be actively performing the full

scope of APM responsibilities in tandem with your

mentor, an experienced Production Manager focusing on people

leadership, operational oversight, and business decision-making.

This structured, performance-based program is designed to prepare

you to transition into an APM role

upon successful

completion.

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Willingness to

relocate at the end of the program is

required .

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What You'll Do - Not

Just Training, Real

Responsibility :

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Supervise, coach, and evaluate

Production Team Partners to ensure productivity, engagement, and

compliance with company

standards.

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Participate in hiring,

onboarding, training, and performance management for

Production

staff.

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Foster a culture of accountability,

continuous improvement, and employee

development.

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Operational

Oversight

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Manage day-to-day production

operations, including workflow scheduling, inventory management,

equipment utilization, and quality

assurance.

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Make independent

decisions regarding staffing allocation, process

adjustments, and resource

utilization.

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Monitor performance metrics and

implement strategies to achieve or exceed operational

targets.

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Strategic &

Cross-Functional

Collaboration

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Partner with Sales, Service, Office,

and Maintenance leaders to align production output with

company-wide

goals.

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Contribute to strategic planning

discussions around efficiency, cost savings, and long-term

operational

improvements.

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Lead or participate in lean

initiatives, process improvements, and compliance projects that

impact company

performance.

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Safety &

Compliance

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Ensure adherence to OSHA, ISO, and

company safety standards by conducting inspections, leading safety

training, and modeling

compliance.

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Promote a safe, productive workplace

while managing environmental stewardship initiatives, including

wastewater and waste reduction

programs.

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Program

Benefits :

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Comprehensive

Training : Receive in-depth training on all aspects

of route service management, from customer relations to operational

efficiency.

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Career

Growth : Opportunity to transition into a full-time

Assistant Production Manger (APM) role upon successful completion

of the

program.

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Leadership

Development : Gain valuable leadership experience and

build a strong foundation for a career with

Unifirst.

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Competitive

Compensation : Receive a competitive salary and

benefits package during the training

period.

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Job

Security : Upon successful completion of the program,

you will be placed into a full-time APM role with

Unifirst.

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Upon Successful

Completion :

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Graduates of the program will be fully

equipped and eligible to step into a full-time,

Assistant Production Manager role at a UniFirst

Production facility — where they will lead with confidence and

capability from day

one.

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What Success Looks Like

in This

Role :

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Leadership & Team

Development : You inspire trust, build

high-performing teams, and create a culture of

accountability.

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Operational

Excellence : You take initiative to identify

inefficiencies, implement solutions, and deliver measurable

results.

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Strategic

Agility : You adapt to change, align priorities

across departments, and help lead your team toward long-term

success.

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Why This Role is

Different :

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It’s Real Work, Real

Fast : You’ll immediately contribute in a meaningful

way—no busy work, no sitting on the

sidelines.

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Mentorship +

Ownership : Learn directly from experienced leaders

while taking full responsibility for day-to-day production

tasks.

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A Launchpad for

Your Career : Prepare to move into a permanent

leadership role with UniFirst, with opportunities for continued

growth and

advancement.

Qualifications

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Qualifications :

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Required :

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21 years of age or

older.

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High school diploma or

GED.

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Valid driver’s license

and safe driving

record.

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At least 2 years of

relevant leadership or supervisory

experience.

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Ability to perform

physical tasks including standing, walking, lifting, and moving

items for extended

periods.

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Strong communication and

interpersonal

skills.

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Willingness and ability

to relocate upon program

completion .

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Proficiency in Microsoft

Office

Suite.

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Preferred :

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Bachelor's degree or 2+ years in a

production / operations leadership

role.

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Familiarity with Lean,

Six Sigma, or ISO

standards.

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Financial literacy and

experience using metrics to drive

decisions.

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Bilingual in English and

Spanish is highly

preferred.

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Demonstrated commitment

to safety and

compliance.

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Join Us and Lead the

Way

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At UniFirst, we don’t just train

leaders—we build them. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves,

learn by doing, and take the fast track into a leadership role,

apply now to join our Assistant Production Manager

Trainee

program.

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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.