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Production Lead - Weekend Night Shift

Utz Brands, Inc. · Kings Mountain, NC · 2 days ago
ManagementFull-time

Work Schedule

Rotating Schedule: 1st week: Friday to Sunday; 2nd week: Thursday to Sunday, 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 401k
  • Profit sharing plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan

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