Manufacturing Supervisor

Jobtailor; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Texas is seeking a seasoned Production Manager to plan, direct, and monitor manufacturing activities ensuring schedules, costs, and quality targets are met.

You will coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, and Sales while leading hourly and clerical staff, enforcing Safe Quality Food standards, and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

Qualifications

• BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
• Understanding and application of established procedures.
• Full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.
• Broad technical expertise, process and people leadership capabilities, and business and industry experience.
• Ability to follow plant rules, processes, hygiene, and allergen procedures related to Safe Quality Foods.
• Ability to report potentially unsafe conditions and customer complaints.
• Ability to participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions.
• Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and monitor production to meet specifications, schedules, volume, cost, wastage, and quality targets
• Liaise with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, and related functions to develop production schedules and allocate labor and capital resources
• Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance and downtime to minimize disruptions
• Direct, leverage, and guide the work of others and mobilize resources
• Monitor operational and financial results for the area of responsibility
• Manage hiring, termination, rewarding, training, and employee development actions
• Supervise entry-level or semi-skilled hourly production, craft, and clerical employees
• Coordinate resources and set daily team priorities to achieve operational objectives
• Monitor daily operations of a unit or sub-unit
• Direct work-unit operations and troubleshoot operational issues
• Coordinate with related areas to improve efficiency
• Follow Safe Quality Food procedures and participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions

Skills

Production Planning

Team Leadership

Operational Efficiency

Safe Quality Food Compliance

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Supervision

Education

BA degree or related work experience

Job description

• Plan, direct, and monitor production to meet specifications, schedules, volume, cost, wastage, and quality targets
• Liaise with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, and related functions to develop production schedules and allocate labor and capital resources
• Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance and downtime to minimize disruptions
• Direct, leverage, and guide the work of others and mobilize resources
• Monitor operational and financial results for the area of responsibility
• Manage hiring, termination, rewarding, training, and employee development actions
• Supervise entry-level or semi-skilled hourly production, craft, and clerical employees
• Coordinate resources and set daily team priorities to achieve operational objectives
• Monitor daily operations of a unit or sub-unit
• Direct work-unit operations and troubleshoot operational issues
• Coordinate with related areas to improve efficiency
• Follow Safe Quality Food procedures and participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions

Requirements

• BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree
• Understanding and application of established procedures
• Full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems
• Broad technical expertise, process and people leadership capabilities, and business and industry experience
• Ability to follow plant rules, processes, hygiene, and allergen procedures related to Safe Quality Foods
• Ability to report potentially unsafe conditions and customer complaints
• Ability to participate in SQF root cause and corrective actions
• Ability to perform essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in production management, with a focus on operational efficiency, team coordination, and adherence to Safe Quality Food standards. Capable of troubleshooting technical and operational issues while managing resources effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Production Planning
• Team Leadership
• Operational Efficiency
• Safe Quality Food Compliance
• Troubleshooting Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Production Scheduling
• Resource Allocation
• Operational Monitoring
• Employee Development
• Technical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Supervision

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Engineering
• Supply Chain Management
• Quality Assurance
• Hygiene Procedures
• Allergen Procedures