3rd Shift Production Lead

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Washington, Algona (District of Columbia, IA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated 3rd Shift Production Lead to oversee production operations at their facility. This role involves managing a team, ensuring quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food processing leadership, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering a collaborative work environment. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers opportunities for career advancement while spreading joy through food.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Paid company holidays

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in leadership role in food processing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and manage production staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage production employees and ensure adherence to safety practices.
• Assist in training temporary employees and fill in for absent supervisors.

Skills

Leadership in food processing

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Team management

Continuous improvement

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Tim's Cascade Snacks, a subsidiary of Utz Quality Foods Utz Quality Foods is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Lead to join our team of manufacturing professionals at our facility located in Algona, WA. The Production Lead is responsible for managing the shift production and coordinating with quality assurance and maintenance staff to ensure even flow of production while adhering to the established schedule. This position will be responsible for training temporary workers. A successful candidate would have the opportunity to move into other management positions within the company.

Key Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: other duties may be assigned.

• Effectively manages production employees on shift.


• Provides knowledge, experience, motivation and support to team members.


• Encourages team effort and supportive attitudes between workers.


• Ensures that team members adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and are supplied with protective gear including safety glasses, gloves and proper clothing.


• Assists in the training of temporary employees.


• Fills in for all production positions as necessary and supervisor during absences.


• Assists in the startup of processing equipment.


• Notifies the Supervisor of any problems with production equipment or other production-related problems.


• Assists in packaging with duties such as recording and tracking lot numbers and production tickets, sorting cartons, monitoring packaging machines or other duties as assigned.


• Designated to shut down processing in the event of fire or natural disaster.


• Leads the 6S lean initiative by example and ensures that expectations are met.


• Supports continuous improvement efforts to improve quality of service and increase safety and efficiency of operations.


• Ensure receiving procedures and documentation are followed.

Job Requirements

• Three years related experience in a leadership role in a food processing facility.


• Solid decision-making skills with ability to recognize boundaries and seek assistance when needed.


• High level of integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality of information.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and proven track record of successfully leading a team.


• Lifting requirements will include lifting up to 50 pounds.


• Knowledge of lab procedures to supervise quality checks.


• High energy level with a demonstrated passion toward driving continuous improvement.


• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.


• Candidate must be self-motivated with strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a diverse group of people, departments and all levels of management.


• Self-directed, requiring minimal supervision or guidance.

Starting Pay Rate: $28.28/Hr. with 3rd shift differential of $1.00/hour.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certificates & Licenses

• Forklift certified

Our Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.


• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.


• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall, Utz company culture.

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, an employer match 401(k), profit sharing, and employee stock purchase plan. During the first year of service, hired applicants will earn Paid Time Off in the form of Vacation and Flex PTO at the accrual rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, earning a maximum of 40 hours of Vacation and 40 hours of Flex PTO, for a combined maximum total of 80 hours. In addition to PTO, Utz offers 6 paid company holidays each year.

Spreading Joy Through Food!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for food that our associates enjoy creating, our customers value selling, and our consumers love eating. Our renowned family of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. We provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We believe it is important to help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join OneUtzTeam and help us spread joy through food for generations to come!

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• Three years related experiences in a leadership role in a food processing facility.


• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.


• Candidate must be self-motivated with strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with a diverse group of people, departments and all levels of management.


• High energy level with a demonstrated passion toward driving continuous improvement.


• Self-directed, requiring minimal supervision or guidance.


• Solid decision making skills with ability to recognize boundaries and seek assistance when needed.


• High level of integrity with ability to maintain confidentiality of information.


• Willing to work in a fast paced environment and proven track record of successfully leading a team.


• Lifting requirements will include lifting up to 50lbs.


• Forklift certification will be required.


• Knowledge of lab procedures to supervise quality checks.

EDUCATION

* High school diploma or equivalent required.