Production Support Specialist - UniFirst (London, ON)

Production Support Specialist - Uni First (London, ON) **Location:** London, Ontario **Job ID** 2602537 **Our Production Team is Kind of a Big Deal!** Uni First is seeking a reliable and driven Production Team Partner to join our Uni First Community. As a Production Support Specialist, you will support incremental improvements and oversee process implementation. You will have the opportunity to become an integral member within the Production management team at one of our many Uni First locations. This role requires extensive travel (~2 weeks per month) to support our Production teams throughout our Canada locations. **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. **Whatu2019s 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:** Upon program completion, there is an opportunity for Specialists to transition to members of the Production management team at one of our various locations. Opportunities may require relocation. **Culture:** Our community culture is what makes Uni First an organization that stands out from the rest. **Diversity:** At Uni First, 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 youu2019ll be doing:** u2022 Support the launch and implementation of production programs or systems. u2022 Serve as a subject matter expert and train department personnel on production process. u2022 Provide on-site support to team partners and management. u2022 Support Production initiatives such as UPM, serialization, auditing, and improvement visits. u2022 Support changes in corporate initiatives, direction, goals, and priorities to Production management. u2022 Support policy and procedure adherence u2022 Support the development and execution of production strategies. u2022 Assist locations improve performance on key production metrics. u2022 Help evaluate ideal labor needs, cost controls, process and policy compliance. u2022 Identify key areas for improvement with large ROI and work with each location to overcome production shortfalls. u2022 Support and drive efforts to correct deficiencies found during monthly and annual soap vendor audits. u2022 Work with locations to improve compliance with basic wash process procedures (i.e., turn time, proper loading, equipment utilization, proper formula use, and chemical cost reduction). u2022 Assist in managing action for each location where opportunities for improvement are identified, measured, prioritized, and driven by working with location leadership. u2022 Assist new plant start-ups. u2022 Complete other duties that may be assigned as required. **Qualifications** **What weu2019re looking for:** u2022 A degree from an accredited college or university is required. u2022 Must be at least 21 years of age or older. u2022 A valid driveru2019s license and a safe driving record is required. u2022 Production and Stockroom experience is strongly preferred. u2022 Bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred. u2022 Strong project management skills and attention to detail. u2022 Strategic problem-solving capabilities. u2022 Excellent intra-personal and communication skills. u2022 Ability to complete tasks under minimal supervision and meet task deadlines. u2022 Capability to learn UBS applications. u2022 Ability to travel between 50%-75%. Approximately 2-3 weeks of travel per month across our various Canada locations. u2022 Ability to work potential weekends due to travel and deployment schedules. u2022 A valid passport to travel in and out of the U.S. is required. Travel to Canada will be required. u2022 Capacity to be adaptable and shift priorities when necessary. u2022 Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. u2022 Ability to commit to the completion of this program. u2022 Must be willing to relocate for potential advancement opportunities. **About Uni First** The fabric of Uni First is woven from its very unique family culture where our Team Partners enjoy a small company feel while taking advantage of the resources and stability that come with being an almost 2 billion-dollar organization. Uni First is an international leader in the $18 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazineu2019s u201cBest Companies to Sell Foru201d list and recognized on Forbes magazineu2019s u201cPlatinum 400 u2013 Best Big Companiesu201d list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, thereu2019s never been a better time to join our team. **Uni First is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer** **Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility** Uni First is committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all aspects of employment. We provide equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment on any ground protected under applicable Canadian human rights legislation, including race, colour, national or ethnic origin, Indigenous identity, creed or religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, disability, genetic characteristics, pardoned conviction, or any other protected ground. **Accommodation During Recruitment** Uni First is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Talent A or call800-347-7888 (tel:+800-347-7888) . We will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable legislation. **Candidate Safety and Privacy** Uni First recruiters will never request personal financial information as part of a job application. If you receive a request of this nature, please treat it as potentially fraudulent. Uni First 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. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talent A or call 800-347-7888 to let us know the nature of your request. Uni First 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. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ovkz9