Plant Utility Supervisor - Weekend Day

About the role

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Plant Utility Supervisor to lead our Weekend Day Shift Utility team at our Hanover, PA manufacturing campus. This leadership role oversees the daily operations of the Utility Department, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of raw materials while supporting uninterrupted production. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, and collaborating across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Schedule

Standard hours of work will be Friday–Monday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional need to be flexible based on production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 10–20 Utility associates, including full-time and temporary employees.
• Supervise the Weekend Janitor and ensure housekeeping and sanitation support activities are completed.
• Coordinate the receiving, storage, and movement of raw potatoes and edible oil to meet production demands.
• Assign daily work priorities and oversee utility, sanitation, material handling, and plant support activities.
• Partner with Production, Processing, Maintenance, and Facilities to ensure efficient product flow and minimize downtime.
• Monitor department performance and adjust priorities to support daily production requirements.
• Fill in during staffing shortages or operational needs to maintain continuous support.
• Interview, coach, train, and evaluate team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Review employee timecards and coordinate staffing needs with Talent Acquisition and staffing partners.
• Monitor equipment performance and communicate maintenance concerns using established work order processes.
• Promote and enforce all safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, sanitation procedures, and SQF requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance department performance.
• Perform other duties that support the success of the Utility Department and overall plant operations.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, utility, or food production environment.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of raw material handling, utility operations, sanitation, or plant support functions.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification upon hire.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and SQF standards.
• Experience with ERP systems, RedZone, or similar manufacturing software is preferred.
• Knowledge of raw potato receiving, edible oil handling, and inventory management is preferred.
• Additional post-secondary education and bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.

Benefits

Our full-time benefit package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer-matched 401k
• Profit sharing plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

We also provide resources and programs that support associates’ health and well-being.

About Us

Utz Quality Foods is a family-owned snack-food company with a century-long heritage and a diverse portfolio of brands including Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement.