Assistant Production Manager Trainee - UniFirst

This is not your average training program .

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.

Willingness to relocate at the end of the program is required .

What You'll Do - Not Just Training, Real Responsibility :

• Perform APM Duties from Day One : Work side-by-side with an experienced APM to lead daily production operations , ensure team performance, uphold safety standards, and meet production goals.
• Hands-On Operational Leadership : Take ownership of workflow management, employee supervision, scheduling, inventory control, and process optimization.
• Mentorship in Action : Learn through doing—receive guidance and coaching while executing real responsibilities, not theoretical assignments.
• Continuous Improvement : Drive efficiency and quality through active involvement in lean initiatives and process improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with other departments (Sales, Service, Office, Maintenance) to align production goals with company-wide objectives.
• Safety and Compliance : Conduct safety inspections, participate in training programs, and help build a culture of proactive safety and accountability.
• Environmental Stewardship : Learn and apply strategies for managing wastewater systems and reducing environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management

Operational Oversight

Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Safety & Compliance

Program Benefits :

Upon Successful Completion :

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.

What Success Looks Like in This Role :

Why This Role is Different :

Qualifications

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred :

Join Us and Lead the Way

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.