Shift Lead - Weekend Day
Utz Brands, Inc. · Hanover, PA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations in Repack, VAS, and Sorting areas, ensuring production goals, quality, and food safety standards are met.
- Perform quality checks and work closely with the Plant 3 QA team to maintain product integrity and compliance.
- Aid Supervisor with scheduling, training, and evaluating team members to maintain productivity and performance standards.
- Maintain clear communication with supervisors regarding downtime, production issues, and product overflow.
- Monitor workstations and team activities for efficiency, product accuracy, quality, and compliance with GMPs and food safety protocols.
- Utilize ERP systems (D365) and other tools to manage inventory, track materials, enter data, and support reporting needs.
- Oversee shift operations including unloading and staging raw materials, loading outbound trailers, and coordinating dock activities.
- Support warehouse processes including returns, sorting, and distribution of materials.
- Lead and organize projects as assigned, including continuous improvement initiatives and special assignments.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, enforcing safety rules and reporting unsafe conditions immediately.
- Separate and escalate questionable product for supervisor review.
- Oversee unloading and staging of raw material trailers, loading outbound trailers, and completing required documentation.
- Provide leadership and guidance in the absence of the supervisor, supporting warehouse operations and auditing processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in production, Repack, VAS, or Sorting operations.
- Recent forklift experience and ability to obtain certification on day one.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (D365 preferred).
- Working knowledge of food safety standards, GMPs, and quality control.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to train, coach, and mentor production and warehouse personnel.
- Problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
- Must hold a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Fluent in Spanish desired but not required.