Plant Production Leader & Process Optimizer

Pratt Retail Specialties, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a Production Manager to lead plant operations, focusing on production, quality and safety on the production floor. The role requires directing daily operations, mentoring staff, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and waste while ensuring on-time shipping.

The candidate will develop future leaders, manage resources efficiently, and align with GMPs and SOPs. A Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in manufacturing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience or training.
• Experience with extrusion, plastic bag converting or paper converting is a plus.
• Proven leadership and structured problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage plant operations focusing on production, quality and safety.
• Lead continuous improvement, reduce downtime and waste; drive on-time shipping.
• Develop and mentor plant staff; build future leaders on and off the floor.
• Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities and track performance.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team building

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Resource allocation

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pratt Industries is seeking a Production Manager to lead plant operations, focusing on production, quality and safety on the production floor. The role requires directing daily operations, mentoring staff, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and waste while ensuring on-time shipping.

The candidate will develop future leaders, manage resources efficiently, and align with GMPs and SOPs. A Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in manufacturing are preferred.