3rd Shift Production Manager

About the role

Quality Packaging (Qual Pac) is seeking individuals who embody our core values: treating employees as our most valuable asset, standing by our commitments, and prioritizing customer needs. With over 1,000 team members, this role offers a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for production and quality control on both shifts.
• Adhere to company rules and guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations and document findings on the required reporting structure.
• Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Defense protocols.
• Ensure discipline and adherence to all company rules and protocols within the Production Department.
• Participate in all AIB/Internal Audits and Inspections.
• Create and execute corrective action plans for any violations found during audits in the production area.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing all personnel on resources and equipment.
• Oversee two production shifts and ensure overall goals and efficiencies are met.
• Train all new employees and communicate staffing needs to the Staffing Agency.
• Provide coaching, assistance, and guidance to all employees to accomplish daily tasks.
• Document counseling and disciplinary actions for all Quality Packaging (QP) employees.
• Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to ensure production rates are met across both shifts.
• Create and provide schedules for all employees as needed due to overtime or mandatory workdays.
• Communicate with the Sales and Receiving (S/R) department on all product/material needs.
• Manage the Production employees' productivity while maintaining the highest level of quality.
• Maneuver personnel between production lines to improve efficiency.
• Perform Quality Audits during shifts to ensure all employees are following Quality guidelines.
• Assist in the training of Quality Control personnel.
• Oversee all Quality Holds from production lines and communicate damages to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Review and correct any discrepancies on the Production and Accountability (P&A) daily.
• Calculate employee timecards and reconcile them using the P&A for actual labor worked.
• Hit required production rates on all lines while maintaining the highest level of quality.
• Manage the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and train necessary personnel on its proper use.

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment working in a management role.
• Some college education preferred.
• Working knowledge and experience with safety programs (OSHA, Workman's Comp).
• Experience with Continuous Improvement Methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Experience communicating Quality and Production performance to customers.
• Experience working with a temporary workforce.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer literacy for usage of WMS, email, MS Office applications, intranet, and file management.
• Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus.
• Able to work flexible hours and minimal travel.

Qualifications

Founded in 1971, Professional Packaging Systems (Pro Pac) specializes in providing top-tier packaging solutions for various industries, including e-commerce, retail, food, beverage, and more. We are headquartered in Grand Prairie, Texas, with regional sales branches in El Paso and Brownsville, TX, and additional contract packaging/fulfillment operations in Brookshire, TX; Charlotte, NC; and Olathe, KS. Join a community of dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional products and services.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance