Plant Manager (Site Manager)

Plant Manager (Site Manager)

Location: Grand Prairie TX
Company: Qual Pac (A Pro Pac Company)
Client Site: Frito-Lay Dedicated Facility

About Us

Quality Packaging (Qual Pac) has been in business for over 50 years built on a culture that values integrity accountability and people. We believe our employees are our greatest asset we stand by our word and we prioritize our customers above all else.

Position Overview

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the facility with a primary focus on Safety Quality and Production. This role drives operational excellence ensures customer satisfaction and builds a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Reporting to the General Manager the Plant Manager leads a team of direct reports responsible for managing all day-to-day operations within a fast-paced customer-dedicated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Lead all aspects of plant operations to achieve performance goals in safety quality and production
• Oversee daily operations across multiple shifts in a high-volume environment
• Ensure efficient execution of production plans scheduling and inventory control

Safety & Quality

• Own and enforce all safety food safety and quality programs (OSHA SQF AIB etc.)
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and customer requirements
• Drive a culture where safety and quality are the top priorities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead coach and develop a team of managers and supervisors
• Oversee a workforce of 300 employees including full-time and temporary staff
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability engagement and continuous improvement
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer (Frito-Lay)
• Communicate performance metrics related to quality service and production
• Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure high levels of satisfaction

Continuous Improvement

• Champion Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency reduce waste and increase throughput
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for operational issues
• Identify and implement process improvements across the facility

Financial & Operational Management

• Manage facility performance to meet budget and cost targets
• Optimize labor utilization including temporary workforce planning
• Oversee systems including WMS quality systems and maintenance programs
• Ensure effective use and maintenance of all facility assets

Qualifications

• 710 years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role
• Proven success managing large multi-shift operations
• Strong background in safety quality and production management
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma)
• Working knowledge of:
  • Demand planning forecasting and scheduling
  • Safety programs (OSHA Workers Compensation)
  • Quality systems (RCA CAPA SQF AIB ISO)
• Experience managing customer relationships in a dedicated or contract manufacturing environment
• Experience working with temporary labor models
• Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with WMS Microsoft Office and operational systems
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Ability to work flexible hours in a multi-shift operation

Why Join Qual Pac / Pro Pac

• Established stable company with 50 years of success
• High-impact leadership role supporting a major national brand
• Opportunity to lead a large-scale fast-paced operation
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Career growth within a growing organization

Apply Today

If you are a results-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and is passionate about building high-performing teams we encourage you to apply.