Production Supervisor

Teasdale Foods•Carrollton, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees manufacturing processes at Teasdale Latin Foods’ production facility and leads production workers to ensure food products are made efficiently and safely, in line with production schedules and quality standards. The role reports directly to the Production or Unit Manager. The supervisor plans and coordinates production activities, monitors food safety and quality, supports process improvements, maintains records, and works with maintenance, quality assurance, logistics, and other teams to keep production running smoothly. The role also trains and develops employees, enforces safety procedures, and reports production performance to management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or lead role in food manufacturing or production operations.
Strong knowledge of food production processes, food safety regulations, and quality management systems.
Leadership and team-management skills, including the ability to motivate and develop a diverse workforce.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, 5S methodology, and other process-improvement tools.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and production-management software.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and production demands.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Food-safety certification such as HACCP or SQF, or production-management certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead production workers, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
Plan and coordinate production activities, resource allocation, equipment setup, and workflow to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
Monitor production processes and quality controls for compliance with food safety regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and company standards.
Work with the Production or Unit Manager to develop and implement production schedules, plans, and process improvements.
Inspect production areas, equipment, and facilities to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and quality issues, and take corrective action.
Train production workers in operating procedures, safety protocols, and quality standards.
Maintain production reports, inventory records, and quality-control documentation to track performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Implement and enforce safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Coordinate with maintenance, quality assurance, logistics, and other departments to address production issues and support smooth operations.
Report production performance, including productivity, yield, downtime, and quality metrics, to the Production or Unit Manager.