Production Systems Implementation Specialist - UniFirst

%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EProduction Systems Implementation Specialist%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECareers that Always Deliver!%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;text-align:center;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EAs a Production Systems Implementation Specialist, you will support %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:CIDFont+F4;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;%22%3Ethe successful deployment, implementation, and ongoing optimization of production systems, automation technologies, and operational improvement initiatives across UniFirst locations. This is a collaborative role to ensure successful adoption of new technologies and standardized procedures at our laundry facilities.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPay %26amp; Benefits:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3EOn the job training %26amp; 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.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat’s in it for you?%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETraining:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3ESpecialists 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECareer Growth:%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3EUniFirst provides continuous training, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive environment for personal and professional development.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECulture:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3EOur family culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDiversity:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3EAt UniFirst, you%27ll 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.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat you’ll be doing:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%3Cstrong%3EDeployment Planning and Readiness:%3C/strong%3E Coordinate deployment schedules, site readiness assessments, and action plans with Engineering and site leadership. Evaluate staffing, workflows, facility layouts, equipment, and inventory readiness; identify gaps and escalate risks before launch.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%3Cstrong%3EOperational Implementation:%3C/strong%3E Support on-site deployments, functional validation, workflow configuration, and implementation of approved UPM/R2R processes to ensure safe, efficient production flow and alignment with system requirements.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%3Cstrong%3EInventory and Resource Coordination:%3C/strong%3E Assess inventory availability, material constraints, and resource needs; collaborate with cross-functional teams to assign corrective actions, resolve issues, and track progress.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%3Cstrong%3ETraining and Change Management:%3C/strong%3E Deliver hands-on training to managers, supervisors, and production teams on standard work, system functionality, troubleshooting, and performance expectations. Reinforce adoption and address recurring knowledge gaps.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%3Cstrong%3EIssue Resolution and Performance Monitoring:%3C/strong%3E Investigate deployment issues using operational observations, system data, and stakeholder feedback. Coordinate resolution with Engineering, IT, Production, and site leadership while tracking milestones, system utilization, process adherence, and operational performance. Communicate progress, escalate risks, and recommend corrective actions.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3E%3Cstrong%3EPost-Deployment Support and Continuous Improvement:%3C/strong%3E Conduct post-launch follow-ups, verify site ownership and process adoption, document lessons learned, and recommend improvements to deployment playbooks, training mater%3C/span%3Eials, and standardized processes.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EPerform related assignments and support additional Production projects as directed.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E %3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat we’re looking for:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EBachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant operational experience.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EMust be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record, and hold a valid passport with eligibility for required U.S.–Canada business travel.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EAbility to travel 50%–75% of the time (approximately 2–3 weeks per month) across North American locations based on deployment schedules.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3E3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in industrial laundry, production operations, or a comparable operational environment preferred.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EDemonstrated experience supporting system implementations, equipment or process rollouts, site launches, or cross-functional improvement initiatives.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EWorking knowledge of production workflows, inventory control, resource planning, process standardization, and performance measurement.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EExperience coaching and training frontline employees and leaders, identifying performance gaps, and implementing corrective actions with follow-through.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EExperience with UPM, R2R, UBS, automated production systems, or comparable enterprise/plant applications preferred; familiarity with project tracking or continuous improvement methods.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EAbility to interpret operational reports, analyze data using Microsoft Excel, and communicate findings effectively.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EStrong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate stakeholders, troubleshoot issues, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines independently in a field-based environment.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EStrong English communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EAbility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan%3EBilingual proficiency in English and Spanish strongly preferred.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-size:16px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom:0px;margin-top:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAbout UniFirst%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3EThe fabric of UniFirst 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.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3EUniFirst is an international leader in the %2418 billion-dollar garment services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial;font-size:16px;%22%3E 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 magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv style=%22text-align:center;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial;font-size:medium;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EUniFirst 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%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/div%3E Job Details Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts Work Locations: 537 - Corporate Production, 68 Jonspin Road, Wilmington, 01887 Organization: 011 - Wilmington MA Job: Production Employee Status: Regular Shift: 1st Shift Schedule: Full-time Job Posting: Oct 17, 2026, 8:47:30 AM