Assistant Production Manager - UniTech

at UniFirst Corporation in Morris, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Assistant Production Manager – UniTech

Location:

Morris, Illinois

Job ID

2403935

Assistant Production Manager

Our Managers Are Kind of a Big Deal!

Are you an enthusiastic and hardworking team-player? If so, UniTech would love to speak with you about our Assistant Production Manager role! As an Assistant Production Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring your location’s success through training your Team Partners, ensuring maintenance and housekeeping of the facility, and by developing improved processes to ensure efficiency. At UniTech we have a 5-day work week, enjoy Saturday and Sunday off!! We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

Salary & Benefits:

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:

Our Team Partners receive ongoing cross-training, exposing them to different areas of production. Cross training enhances their performance and assists them with their career potential and advancement.

Work Life Balance:

We offer a 40-hour work week. Enjoy weekends off!

Career Growth:

Some companies like to promote from within, we love to! Many of our managers started at UniTech working on the production floor!

Culture:

Our family culture is what makes UniTech an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity:

At UniTech, 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:

+ Ensure that the UniTech Quality Policy becomes part of the Production Department “Culture” and ISO certification

+ Ensure maintenance, repair, and housekeeping of the building and all its equipment.

+ Participate in and support the determination, education and implementation of guiding principles to the UniTech Mission Statement and strategic plan

+ Create a positive atmosphere by treating employees with dignity, respect and soliciting their involvement in problem solving

+ Provide safety training regarding OSHA rules and procedures

+ Conduct performance appraisals and counsel departmental personnel

+ Develop improved processes, systems, and procedures by maximizing efficiency through innovation and creativity.

+ Manage departmental activities regarding safety, health, and environmental issues to ensure that proper consideration is given to corporate policy and federal, state, and local regulations

+ Minimize supply cost by assisting in planned and organized purchasing, inventory control procedures and efficient supply utilization

+ Participate in the attainment of divisional growth goals for customer retention and pricing and new customer sales by providing a well-maintained facility which will enhance our reputation

+ Meet budget requirements of the department, including budget preparation and operation of the department as a profit center for the company

+ Follow all safety policies, HACCP and medical guidelines

+ Perform other duties as described by management.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

+ High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent is required

+ Must be at least 21 years of age or older

+ Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate background or equivalent experience preferred.

+ Prior experience in the laundry industry is preferred

+ Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record is required

+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred

+ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers, managers, and vendors

+ Ability to lift up 80lbs and carry up to 70lbs

About UniTech

UniTech Services Group,a division of UniTech Corporation,became the first licensed provider of radiological laundry in the United States in 1957. UniTech continues to be a leader in providing nuclear personnel protection and laundry.UniTech’s management team boasts over 250 years of nuclear protective wear laundry experience, and UniTech provides protective clothing servicestoU.S. commercial power reactors and Department of Energy nuclear facilities, as well asa number offuel fabrication plants and private facilities.

UniTech 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/affirmative action 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.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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.

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.