Production Manager Trainee

Mission Linen Supply•Santa Barbara, CA

8d•$72,384

About The Position

Mission Linen Supply is hiring Production Manager Trainees for a fast-track, nine-month management development program at operating plants across California and Arizona. Trainees learn the linen and industrial laundry business and prepare to lead their own production facility. The program is intended for high-potential candidates with leadership potential and a strong business and customer orientation; industry experience is not required. Trainees are trained by the company’s highest-ranking operations managers in production workflow, Lean Six Sigma techniques, plant equipment, and production and cost controls. They also complete progress reports with the learning and development department and participate in management development workshops. Upon completing the program, trainees move into a Production Manager role at one of the company’s 25 facilities, with potential 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. Base salary starts at $72,384 and varies based on education, experience, other qualifications, and assignment location. Mission Linen Supply is a family-owned, privately held provider of linen, uniform, and facility service products across five western states.

Requirements

Willingness to relocate during or after training and manage a team within the first three years of the program; required.
Strong business and customer orientation.
Demonstrated leadership potential, intelligence, commitment, and genuine willingness to learn.
Education and experience demonstrating initiative and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree is highly desired.
Military experience is welcomed.

Responsibilities

Train with senior operations managers to prepare to lead a production facility.
Learn production workflow 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, take a Production Manager position at one of the company’s facilities.
Relocate during or after training to manage a team within the first three years of the program.