Food Production Manager (Manufacturing Plant) - Longview, TX at Compass Group Longview, TX
Compass Group · Longview, TX
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Compass Group (industrial) in Longview, TX. Hire, train, coach, and develop production staff to meet operational and performance goals.
- They ask for
- degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Casting
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $107k–$153k.
Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 85 production engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 84 other live production postings in Texas.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $106k–$145k, from 15 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 44%
- Lean 36%
- Root cause 29%
- New product launch 22%
- Six Sigma 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Compass Group
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Compass GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Lead all aspects of fresh food production with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. • Plan and coordinate daily production activities to ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality food preparation. • Manage operational financials, including budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting. • Maintain compliance with meal requirements, standardized recipes, portion controls, and quality standards. • Oversee food preparation, storage, labeling, sanitation, and adherence to all regulatory and food safety requirements. • Monitor inventory levels, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate food safety and production records. • Hire, train, coach, and develop production staff to meet operational and performance goals. • Build and maintain positive working relationships with associates, management, clients, and customers. • Partner closely with department managers and the Director of Operations to align daily production priorities. • Participate in management, safety, and quality meetings to support continuous improvement initiatives. • Ensure proper equipment operation and maintenance while enforcing company policies and procedures. Education and Experience
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor of Science degree in Food Service Technology, Food Management, or a related field preferred; or associate degree with a minimum of four (4) years of directly related experience. • Four (4) or more years of hands-on foodservice or food manufacturing operational management experience. • Demonstrated background in fresh, prepared, and ready-to-eat food production environments. • Strong understanding of food and catering trends with an emphasis on quality, sanitation, cost control, and presentation. • Proven experience with P&L responsibility is strongly preferred. • Knowledge of financial, budgetary, accounting, and operational metrics. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with hourly staff, management, and clients. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email systems, and internet-based tools. • ServSafe® certification preferred. Physical & Work Environment
Requirements
- ✓Ability to work 8–10 hours per day based on operational needs. • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in refrigerated environments (34°F–40°F). • Ability to push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds. • Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.