Production Shift Supervisor – Mesquite, TX
Intro:
Seeking a hands-on Production Shift Supervisor to lead third-shift operations in a high-volume production environment. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who leads from the front, promotes a culture of safety and accountability, and can effectively manage plant operations during overnight hours while serving as the primary on-site leader.
Company Description:
This opportunity is with a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions serving the food supply chain. The company is committed to safety, quality, operational excellence, and sustainability while providing employees with opportunities for growth and advancement in a collaborative team environment.
What’s In It for Me?
• Lead and develop a production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Serve as the primary leadership presence on third shift with autonomy to make operational decisions
• Additional third-shift premium of approximately $5,000 annually
• Annual bonus opportunity targeted at 10% of base salary
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization
Job Type: Full-Time – Direct Hire
Job Duties:
• Supervise all third-shift production operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement
• Lead, train, coach, and develop production leads and production associates
• Enforce all facility safety policies, PPE requirements, and operational procedures
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, sanitation processes, and AIB requirements
• Complete and maintain required production documentation, including shift reports, quality records, wash logs, and cleaning documentation
• Monitor production goals and implement corrective actions to meet operational targets
• Manage inventory accuracy and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Address personnel concerns, operational issues, and plant-wide challenges during overnight operations
• Partner with staffing agencies to support workforce needs and evaluate temporary employees for potential full-time conversion
• Support additional projects and operational initiatives as assigned by management
Schedule:
Third Shift – Regular schedule runs Sunday night through Thursday night
• Sunday: 7:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Monday–Thursday: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Supervisors are expected to remain on-site approximately 30 minutes after shift completion or until all reporting requirements are complete
• Additional overtime, Friday, and Saturday shifts may be required based on production needs
Pay:
• $60,000–$70,000 annually
• Additional third-shift premium of approximately $5,000 annually
• Annual bonus opportunity targeted at 10% of base salary
Requirements:
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Previous leadership experience in a high-volume production operation
• Manufacturing experience with workforces of 25+ employees strongly preferred
• Experience in food production, food-safe manufacturing, or similar regulated environments preferred
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills
• Ability to lead by example and actively participate in daily operations
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to make independent decisions while following company policies and SOPs
• Comfortable serving as the sole member of leadership on-site during overnight operations
• Bilingual skills are a plus
• Flexibility to support alternate shifts and weekend operations when business needs require
Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning the first of the month following hire
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Merit increase opportunities
• 18 days of PTO annually
• 4 floating holidays
• Leadership development and career advancement opportunities
Location:
Mesquite, TX
Interested in this role? Reach out to Verstela at 214-286-5999 to apply and learn more.
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