Production Manager Trainee

Mission Linen•Santa Barbara, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is hiring Production Manager Trainees for a fast-track, nine-month program at operating plants across California and Arizona. Trainees learn from the company’s senior operations managers and prepare to lead a production facility. The program covers production workflows and management practices, with the goal of moving graduates into Production Manager positions at one of the company’s 25 facilities. There may be opportunities to advance to General Manager or District Manager. Relocation is required. Candidates must be willing to relocate during or after training to manage their own team within the first three years of the program. Industry experience is not required; the company seeks candidates with leadership potential and a strong business and customer orientation. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held provider of linen, uniform, and facility service products across five western states. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, the company serves hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses.

Requirements

  • Willingness to relocate during or after training to manage a team within the first three years of the program.
  • Strong business and customer orientation.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential, intelligence, and commitment.
  • Genuine willingness to learn.
  • Education and experience demonstrating a track record of taking initiative and following through.

Nice To Haves

  • A four-year college degree is highly desired.
  • Military experience is welcomed.

Responsibilities

  • Train with the company’s highest-ranking operations managers to prepare to lead a production facility.
  • Learn production workflows using Lean Six Sigma techniques.
  • Learn about boilers, hydraulics, and plant equipment.
  • Learn production scoring methods, inventory control, quality control initiatives, and cost control.
  • Complete progress reports with the learning and development department.
  • Participate in company-sponsored management development workshops.
  • Upon program completion, move into a Production Manager position at one of the company’s 25 facilities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings program.
  • Paid time off, including sick, holiday, and vacation time.
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