Production Lead - Weekday Night Shift

About the role

At Utz Quality Foods, we are committed to helping you grow while ensuring our manufacturing operations run smoothly. Join a team of dedicated professionals working together to create top-quality snacks! We are currently seeking a Production Lead to oversee key production equipment, provide training, and support troubleshooting efforts.

Schedule

Rotating schedule: Week 1 – Monday through Thursday; Week 2 – Monday through Wednesday. Hours: 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

Responsibilities

• Guide your team to achieve goals around Safety, Quality, Production, and Cost.
• Operate and maintain all key production equipment, including fryers, packaging machines, seasoning machines, printers, and labelers.
• Work alongside Maintenance to troubleshoot and resolve production equipment issues.
• Train new and existing team members to ensure everyone is qualified to operate equipment effectively.
• Help execute the shift production schedule, including start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns.
• Monitor product quality and ensure all tasks related to food safety and GMP are followed.
• Fill in for vacancies and provide coverage for critical job positions as needed.
• Work cross-functionally with machine operators, maintenance staff, and supervisors to keep operations running smoothly.

Requirements

• Ability to inspire and motivate the team to meet production goals and maintain high morale.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and ensure all team members are contributing to their full potential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a self-motivated, proactive attitude.
• Previous experience in manufacturing is preferred, especially in food production.
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, such as monitoring machines, training new team members, and troubleshooting problems simultaneously.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to read production schedules.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer-match 401(k)
• Profit-sharing plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Additional resources and programs supporting associate health and career growth