National Fire Protection Program Manager- UniFirst First Aid + Safety

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is seeking a reliable and hardworking National Fire Protection Program Manager to join our community. As a National Fire Protection Program Manager, you will be responsible for leading the growth of the fire safety and suppression business line on a national scale. This role oversees fire service location logistics, inventory, fire-specific purchasing, and vendor relations, ensuring production efficiencies and meeting financial and customer goals. The Manager acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), trains field teams, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local fire safety codes When working with UniFirst First Aid + Safety we provide a variety of shifts. Our standard is a 5-day work week, enjoy two days off a week. We have an immediate opening and provide on the job training.

Pay & Benefits:

On-the-job training + 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.

What’s in it for you?

Training: With the most in-depth training platform in the industry, our employees get top quality skills training designed to enhance their performance and assist them with their career potential and advancement.

Career Mobility: We’re a growing company offering significant avenues for personal development and growth. Some companies like to promote from within, we love to!

Technology: UniFirst’s many cutting edge sales tools and innovative programs are designed with one purpose in mind – to help you succeed.

Community Culture: Our unique community culture is what makes UniFirst an organization that stands out from the rest.

Diversity: At UniFirst, you'll find an environment packed with different cultures, personalities, and backgrounds because we know it takes many kinds of people to make us successful.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Work with regional and territory leaders to meet financial, customer, and operational goals nationally.
• Analyze production processes to improve efficiency and ensure standard operating procedures are followed in fire safety service facilities.
• Understand federal, state, and local fire safety codes (e.g., NFPA 10, NFPA 101, CCR Title 19).
• Collaborate with authorities to ensure compliance for fire safety programs, including inspections of extinguishers, suppression systems, sprinklers, backflows, lighting, and alarms.
• Manage logistics and inventory to ensure availability of materials for fire safety services.
• Oversee purchasing of fire extinguishers, suppression components, sprinklers, backflows, lighting, and alarms, negotiating with vendors to secure favorable terms.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Act as an SME on fire safety regulations, training field teams (FSS, TMs, SMs) to comply with NFPA 10, US DOT hydrostatic testing, and other standards.
• Collaborate with other SMEs to develop best practices and standardize training programs.
• Provide technical expertise at client meetings, audits, and events (e.g., NAFED conferences).
• Develop a comprehensive Fire Safety service program, including procedures for training and operations. o Conduct NFPA 10 and US DOT hydrostatic testing certification courses for technicians.
• Train Field Service Specialists (FSS), Territory Managers (TMs), and Sales Managers (SMs) to sell and service fire safety solutions.
• Travel 50% of the time to support training and ensure consistent standards nationwide.
• Foster a collaborative team environment to support the Fire Safety Department’s success.
• Identify trends to improve department performance and operational efficiency.
• Grow customer base initiatives to expand fire safety services and client retention.
• Complete required reports on performance, compliance, and training.
• Participate in weekly department review calls to discuss progress and strategies.
• Work with the Business Development Manager to align initiatives with growth goals.
• Work with the national sales team to promote fire sales and attend/assist with national account fire sales meetings as needed.
• Stay current with industry advancements through continuing education.
• Collaboration and Communication
• Work with sales, operations, and purchasing teams to align strategies with business goals. o Partner with Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) to support sales efforts by FSS, TMs, and SMs.
• Meet regularly with leadership to discuss goals and outcomes.
• Use iPad, laptop, or other devices for communication and coordination.
• Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 to manage and update sales opportunities.

What we’re looking for:

• High school and/or GED equivalent is required
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum 5+ years in logistics, operations management, or fire safety services, with experience managing national operations.
• Minimum 3+ years in the fire safety industry, with expertise in extinguishers, suppression systems, sprinklers, backflows, lighting, alarms, and compliance.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record is required.
• Experienced in building and growing remote teams and team members
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the country.
• Excellent communication skills.
• NFPA 10 Certification for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
• US DOT Hydrostatic Testing Certification.
• Commitment to ongoing education in fire safety.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

About UniFirst First Aid + Safety

UniFirst First Aid + Safety is a division of the UniFirst Corporation. UniFirst First Aid + Safety is one of the largest providers of First Aid, AEDs, Compliance Training, Safety and PPE products in the United States.  Businesses such as manufacturing, office buildings, retail, construction, logistics, automotive, and government agencies, are just a few examples of our current customer base. We are part of a $70 million division within a $1.8 billion company.   

UniFirst 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.

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