Production Supervisor

Qual Pac 1400; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Qual Pac, a Pro Pac Company, seeks a Production Supervisor for the Grand Prairie, TX facility serving the Frito-Lay line. The role leads evening-shift production, emphasizes Safety, Quality, and Production goals, and provides day-to-day supervision of production employees.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will drive continuous improvement, coordinate with Warehouse, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Quality teams, and manage staffing on 4-on/3-off schedules with both day and night crews.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in food, packaging, or consumer packaged goods preferred.
• Experience leading production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, food safety, and quality systems.
• Proven ability to improve production performance and labor efficiency.
• Experience with WMS and manufacturing systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all 2nd shift production operations to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Supervise production supervisors and hourly team members to ensure efficient execution of production schedules.
• Monitor production performance, downtime, and throughput while driving improvements in operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Quality teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for production, quality, and safety issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase line efficiency.
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives and process improvement efforts.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Team leadership

GMP knowledge

Food safety

WMS knowledge

Bilingual

Problem-solving

Shift flexibility

Tools

WMS systems

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Production Supervisor

Location: Grand Prairie, TX
Company: Qual Pac (A Pro Pac Company)
Client Site: Frito-Lay Dedicated Facility

About Us

Quality Packaging (Qual Pac) has been in business for over 50 years, built on a culture that values integrity, accountability, and people. We believe our employees are our greatest asset, we stand by our word, and we prioritize our customers above all else.

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor leads evening-shift production activities, ensuring Safety, Quality, and Production goals are consistently met. This position provides day-to-day leadership to production employees, supports efficient staffing and workflow, and promotes continuous improvement to meet operational and customer expectations.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Manager oversees daily production activities, ensures compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and builds a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Salary: $70,000–$75,000 per year, based on experience.

Schedule: Our facility runs on a 4-on 3-off schedule, with 4 crews responsible for each part of the week. Both day and night crews are needed.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Lead all 2nd shift production operations to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals
• Supervise production supervisors and frontline employees to ensure efficient execution of production schedules
• Monitor production performance, downtime, and throughput while driving improvements in operational efficiency
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Quality teams to ensure uninterrupted production

Safety & Quality

• Enforce all safety, food safety, and quality programs, including GMP, AIB, and customer requirements
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and customer specifications
• Promote a culture where safety and quality remain the highest priorities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and hourly team members
• Foster accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the shift
• Support employee training, performance management, and workforce development
• Partner with staffing agencies to effectively manage temporary labor and staffing levels

Continuous Improvement

• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for production, quality, and safety issues
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase line efficiency
• Support Lean manufacturing initiatives and process improvement efforts

Operational Management

• Monitor labor utilization and production metrics to achieve operational targets
• Maintain accurate production reporting and system data, including WMS and production tracking systems
• Ensure effective communication and shift handoff between production teams
• Support implementation of company initiatives and operational best practices

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience (food, packaging, or consumer packaged goods preferred)
• Experience leading production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GMP, food safety, and quality systems
• Proven ability to improve production performance and labor efficiency
• Experience with WMS and manufacturing systems
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Ability to work 2nd shift in a manufacturing environment

Working Conditions

• Non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Requires standing and walking for extended periods
• Occasional lifting and movement throughout the production floor
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production demands

Why Join Qual Pac / Pro Pac

• Established, stable company with over 50 years of success
• Opportunity to lead operations supporting a major national brand
• Fast-paced environment with opportunities to make an immediate impact
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on operational excellence
• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization