Unit Manager - Production (Off-Shift)

Teasdale Foods•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

The Unit Manager oversees a designated unit within the production department at Teasdale Latin Foods’ Carrollton, Texas facility. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, this role manages and coordinates daily operations to meet production targets while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency standards. The Unit Manager supervises and supports production supervisors, providing leadership and direction to achieve departmental objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 4 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, with proven experience in production management or a related field.
Strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to motivate and develop teams.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with employees at all organizational levels and external stakeholders.
Solid understanding of food manufacturing processes, quality management systems, and regulatory requirements such as FDA and USDA requirements.
Proficiency in production planning and scheduling, budgeting, and cost control techniques.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodology, and other process improvement methodologies.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing business needs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Certification in production management or a related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the assigned unit’s production operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety regulations.
Supervise and support production supervisors through leadership, coaching, training, and performance management.
Plan and coordinate production activities, including staffing, resource allocation, equipment utilization, and workflow optimization.
Monitor production processes and quality control measures, identify improvement opportunities, resolve issues, and ensure product quality and compliance with specifications.
Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, quality assurance, logistics, and other cross-functional teams to resolve production issues, optimize processes, and drive continuous improvement.
Implement and enforce safety protocols, including safety inspections, training, and enforcement of safety policies.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and production best practices to support consistency and regulatory compliance.
Analyze production data, performance metrics, and KPIs to assess performance, identify trends, and make data-driven improvements to efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
Manage production expenses within budget, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize resource use and waste reduction.
Communicate goals, priorities, and expectations among production supervisors, management, and other departments, facilitating collaboration and alignment.