Production Manager

Job Description Job Description Location: Grand Prairie, TX Company: Qual Pac (A Pro Pac Company) Client Site: Frito-Lay Dedicated Facility 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 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 Manager is responsible for leading all production operations during the evening shift, ensuring excellence in Safety, Quality, and Production. This role provides leadership to production supervisors and frontline employees while driving operational performance, labor efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, customer-dedicated manufacturing environment. 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. Key Responsibilities Operations Leadership Lead 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 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 Apply Today If you are a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys developing teams while driving operational performance, we encourage you to apply.