Evening Food Production Shift Manager

Utz Quality Foods, LLC; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with employer match

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, LLC is seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager to lead our Kings Mountain, NC facility on a rotating weekend schedule. The role manages production supervisors, oversees packaging and processing, ensures GMP and SQF compliance, and drives continuous improvement.

You will coordinate with HR, maintenance, and production planning to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets while maintaining data integrity in ERP systems and supporting workforce development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; advanced degrees preferred in operations/related fields.
• Experience leading supervisors or multiple production lines in manufacturing.
• Ability to plan, schedule and adjust to changing priorities in a food environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics 365) and inventory tracking.
• Experience with GMP, SQF, and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Supervisors and ensure safety, quality, and productivity on shift.
• Direct daily processing and packaging operations for the shift and handle issues.
• Execute the production schedule and adjust for downtime or staffing gaps.
• Monitor labor hours, crew size, and real-time staffing allocations.
• Collaborate with HR and Production Manager on hiring, onboarding, and evaluations.
• Ensure training delivery and cross-training coverage for shift personnel.
• Maintain data integrity in ERP and coordinate with maintenance and sanitation.
• Drive continuous improvement, waste reduction, and cost initiatives.
• Communicate shift performance and priorities to management and peers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Forklift operation

ERP systems (Dynamics 365)

GMP and SQF knowledge

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Public speaking

Team development

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management

Food Science

Business

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

EAM

RedZone

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Utz Quality Foods, LLC is seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager to lead our Kings Mountain, NC facility on a rotating weekend schedule. The role manages production supervisors, oversees packaging and processing, ensures GMP and SQF compliance, and drives continuous improvement.

You will coordinate with HR, maintenance, and production planning to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets while maintaining data integrity in ERP systems and supporting workforce development.