Assistant Production Manager Trainee - UniFirst

Assistant Production Manager Trainee

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 observeyou'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.

The role involves :

Leadership & People Management

• Supervise, coach, and evaluate Production Team Partners to ensure productivity, engagement, and compliance with company standards.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management for Production staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development.

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 facilitywhere they will lead with confidence and capability from day one.

What Success Looks Like in This Role :

Why This Role is Different :

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred :

Join Us and Lead the Way

At UniFirst, we don't just train leaderswe 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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