Production Supervisor (Food Manufacturing - 1st Shift)

Stratas Foods•Dallas, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads daily production and packaging operations, ensuring the efficient use of labor, materials, and time to meet production schedules. Reporting to the immediate manager, this role maintains safe, compliant operations and delivers required quality, output, yield, and line efficiency. The supervisor monitors production performance, resolves operational challenges, supports equipment performance, and communicates shift results and issues to plant leadership. The position supervises, trains, and develops employees while promoting accountability, teamwork, and positive employee relations. It requires consistent enforcement of company policies and standards for safety, sanitation, food safety, GMP, and quality. The supervisor also manages operational resources in support of budget and cost-efficiency goals and coordinates with production, maintenance, and leadership teams. Work location: Dallas.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, and general PC literacy.
Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb stairs and ladders, bend, kneel, stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, and work at heights.
Adequate sensory acuity to identify normal and abnormal conditions.
Ability to logically and methodically break down complex problems and communicate effectively across all levels.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, business, or a related field.
Manufacturing experience in food processing, packaging, or food safety environments.
Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead daily packaging operations to use labor, materials, and time safely and efficiently while meeting production schedules.
Monitor packaging processes, maintain standard operating procedures, and make necessary adjustments to achieve production targets.
Ensure required quality, output, yield, and line efficiency meet customer and organizational expectations.
Maintain accountability for manufacturing and shipping performance, including productivity, efficiency, and operational continuity.
Provide backup coverage for supervisors and lead personnel as needed.
Enforce OSHA, environmental, food safety, GMP, and company policies.
Promote a safe work environment and participate in safety programs and meetings.
Maintain sanitation, housekeeping, and equipment cleanliness in accordance with GMP and Quality System requirements.
Train employees in safety practices, operating procedures, and compliance expectations.
Supervise, direct, and develop team members to achieve operational goals and foster a positive, productive work environment.
Administer company policies consistently, address performance issues, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Promote teamwork, engagement, and strong employee relations through proactive communication and leadership.
Monitor efficiency, yield, and production rates and implement improvements as needed.
Use root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques to resolve operational challenges and prevent recurrence.
Collaborate with Maintenance and Production teams to optimize equipment performance and sustain line efficiency.
Manage labor and operational resources to support established budget targets.
Optimize materials and workforce allocation to improve cost efficiency without compromising safety or quality.
Communicate daily shift activities, performance results, and key issues to plant leadership in a timely manner.
Coordinate with production, maintenance, and leadership teams to align efforts and resolve issues.
Participate in regular meetings, including safety and GMP meetings, and support continuous improvement initiatives.