Production Manager Tortilla Manufacturing

Production Manager - Tortilla Manufacturing Matador Foods - 5.0 Baytown, TX Job Details Full-time $55,000 - $65,000 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Food production Spanish Operations management English Manufacturing Full Job Description Position Summary El Matador Foods is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee daily operations within our tortilla and snack production facility. This role is responsible for driving production efficiency, managing staff, ensuring food safety compliance, and achieving operational and financial performance goals. The Production Manager plays a critical leadership role in maintaining product quality, minimizing downtime, and ensuring a safe, high-performing work environment. Primary Responsibilities Operations & Production Management Oversee all daily production activities including tortilla and chip production lines Ensure production targets, yield, and quality standards are consistently met Monitor equipment performance and coordinate with maintenance to minimize downtime Implement and improve production processes, systems, and efficiencies Analyze production data and identify opportunities for cost reduction and performance improvement Staff Leadership & Workforce Management Supervise, train, and develop production supervisors and hourly staff Lead hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training of team members Enforce company policies, safety standards, and performance expectations Conduct employee performance reviews and provide coaching and corrective action as needed Manage scheduling including: Shift coverage Overtime control Breaks and rotations Coverage for absences Food Safety & Compliance Ensure strict adherence to GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards Maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety protocols Partner with QA to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance Lead corrective actions related to safety, quality, or operational issues Financial & Operational Accountability Manage department budgets, labor costs, and production expenses Monitor KPIs including: Production output Labor efficiency Waste and yield Downtime Develop and execute action plans to meet or exceed financial goals Process Improvement & Reporting Analyze workflow, identify operational gaps, and implement improvements Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste Prepare and present production reports to senior leadership Communicate regularly with upper management on plant performance Problem Solving & Escalation Address and resolve complex production and personnel issues Provide leadership during equipment failures, staffing shortages, or operational disruptions Ensure consistent decision-making aligned with company policies Additional Responsibilities Approve department-level expenditures within authority Lead and conduct production meetings Support cross-functional coordination with maintenance, HR, and leadership Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications 3-5+ years of production management experience in food manufacturing (tortilla, bakery, snack, or similar preferred) Proven leadership experience managing teams in a high-volume production environment Strong understanding of: Production processes Labor management Equipment utilization Ability to read and interpret production, labor, and financial reports Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred Preferred Experience Tortilla, masa, bakery, or snack production Experience with lean manufacturing or process improvement systems Exposure to automated production lines and high-speed equipment Work Schedule & Environment Flexible schedule required, including: Early mornings Evenings Weekends Holidays Fast-paced food production environment with exposure to: Heat (ovens/fryers) Machinery Production noise

Salary Range:

$55,000-$65,000 (based on experience) Production goals Labor control Waste reduction

Pay:

$55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person