Production Systems Implementation Specialist - UniFirst

As a Production Systems Implementation Specialist, you will support the successful deployment, implementation, and ongoing optimization of production systems, automation technologies, and operational improvement initiatives across Uni First locations. This is a collaborative role to ensure successful adoption of new technologies and standardized procedures at our laundry facilities.

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.

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.

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• Deployment Planning and Readiness: 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 elevate risks before launch.
• Operational Implementation: 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.
• Inventory and Resource Coordination: Assess inventory availability, material constraints, and resource needs; collaborate with cross-functional teams to assign corrective actions, resolve issues, and track progress.
• Training and Change Management: 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.
• Issue Resolution and Performance Monitoring: 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, elevate risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Post-Deployment Support and Continuous Improvement: Conduct post‑launch follow‑ups, verify site ownership and process adoption, document lessons learned, and recommender improvements to deployment playbooks, training mater materials, and standardized processes.
• Perform related assignments and support additional Production projects as directed.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant operational experience.
• Must 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.
• Ability to travel 50%–75% of the time (approximately 2–3 weeks per month) across North American locations based on deployment schedules.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in industrial laundry, production operations, or a comparable operational environment preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supporting system implementations,…