GMP Manufacturing Operations Leader

Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a team on the plant floor, drive performance, and ensure safety and quality. You will start with a safety walk, coach operators, and turn data into action to meet KPIs and customer expectations.

You will optimize throughput, allocate resources, and implement cost-saving improvements while maintaining GMPs and SOPs. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of related manufacturing experience (required).
• Experience with extrusion, plastic bag converting, or paper converting is a plus.
• Proven technical and leadership skills with structured problem-solving to deliver results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong team building, decision-making, people leadership, and coaching capabilities; able to create accountability and lead by example.
• Reading/interpreting complex documents and producing performance reports.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day production execution to exceed customer expectations on quality, service, and delivery.
• Boost throughput and asset utilization while reducing waste, overtime, and unnecessary costs.
• Allocate people and equipment to deliver plan; monitor operations and take corrective actions.
• Align local activities with division strategies and set clear priorities for production staff.
• Recruit, onboard, schedule, and develop plant staff; foster a high‑performance culture.
• Use structured problem solving and data analysis to identify opportunities and drive improvements.
• Lead meetings to communicate goals and progress with internal and external partners.
• Champion GMPs and SOPs and drive continuous improvement programs across operations.
• Partner with Production/Plant Manager to manage expenses and improve processes.
• Develop and trial new methods to reduce costs and enhance products while ensuring safety.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Coaching

Scheduling

Recruiting

Training

Spanish

Lean Manufacturing

Warehouse Operations

Team Building

Communication

Problem Solving

Budgeting

HR Principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field

Job description

Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a team on the plant floor, drive performance, and ensure safety and quality. You will start with a safety walk, coach operators, and turn data into action to meet KPIs and customer expectations.

You will optimize throughput, allocate resources, and implement cost-saving improvements while maintaining GMPs and SOPs. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.