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Mission Linen Supply has immediate opportunities for our Production Manager Trainee  in state-of-the-art operating plants in California and Arizona. This program is designed to place high-potential new managers on a track for career opportunities in production and general management at Mission Linen Supply.

RELOCATION REQUIRED: All candidates must be willing to relocate during or after training to manage their own team within the first 3 years of the career to qualify for the program.

Management Trainee base salary is $70,304 - depending on experience. The starting salary is based on education, experience, other qualifications, and location of assignment.

We are seeking hard working, motivated, and energetic individuals to work for a great company! Mission's culture provides employees a professional, safe and positive work environment with numerous opportunities for growth and success.

BENEFITS: If you are seeking full-time employment with full benefits including; health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a retirement savings program, paid time off (sick, holiday, vacation) and MORE apply today.

This is a fast-track, nine-month program in which you are trained by the highest ranking operations managers in the company to lead your own production facility. In less than one year, you will learn what most of our production and service staff learn in five. After successful completion of the program, you move into a Production Manager position at one of our 25 facilities, and ultimately, grow into the General and District Manager role if desired. This is not a typical entry-level position- we want managers who are ready to learn our industry, understand our customer-base, and lead/motivate a successful team.

Production management experience gained during this program provides a strong foundation for understanding our business and assuming a leadership role in our Company. We will pair you closely with experienced operations managers and plant teams to learn all aspects of production management.

Specific areas include:

Production workflow utilizing Lean Six Sigma techniques

Boilers and hydraulics

Plant equipment

Production scoring methods

Inventory control

Quality control initiatives

Cost control

All along the way you'll have the support of senior management, complete progress reports from the learning and development department, and participate in company-sponsored management development workshops. Upon successful completion, you'll be qualified for promotion to a management position at a Mission facility. You'll be part of a management career track which includes opportunities for growth in key management positions throughout the Company.

Qualified candidates will have the education and experience that demonstrate intelligence, commitment, and a willingness to learn - all necessary to succeed at Mission. Industry experience is not required, as we look for dynamic individuals with leadership potential, and a strong business and customer orientation.

Four-year college degree highly desired

Military experience is welcomed

The ability to relocate after completion of the program is important for career growth

Mission Linen Supply is a family owned, privately held company, and a leading provider of products, services, and supplies to hospitality, medical, and industrial businesses. Founded in 1930 and headquartered in Santa Barbara, the company has grown from a one-man operation to a leading player in the linen rental and uniform business across five western states. Mission Linen Supply is widely recognized for its ability to understand, anticipate, and meet its customers 'needs while providing environmentally friendly goods and services.

Mission Linen Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), VEVRAA Protected Veterans, Federal Contractor and Worker with Disabilities employer. Mission Linen Supply is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment. Worker with Disabilities needing assistance applying please feel free to call HR Office at 805-730-3612.

To be considered for employment with Mission Linen Supply, you will need to apply online at missionlinen.com, select careers and apply for the position you are interested in.  We will review your qualifications and will contact you via email or phone if you are selected for an interview.