Food Plant Shift Manager: Lead Production & Safety

Utz Quality Foods, LLC; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k match

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, Kings Mountain, NC, is seeking a experienced Production Shift Manager to lead the daily manufacturing operations on the assigned shift. You will supervise Supervisors, manage safety, quality, and efficiency, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet production goals.

The role requires strong knowledge of food manufacturing, sanitation, and GMPs, with hands-on experience in packing and processing environments.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a production or food manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading supervisors or multiple production lines.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• OSHA-compliant forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads, coaches, and develops the Production Supervisor and team.
• Directs daily processing and packaging operations on the shift.
• Executes production schedule and adjusts for downtime or supply issues.
• Monitors labor hours and adjusts staffing in real time.
• Collaborates with HR on hiring, onboarding, and evaluations.
• Ensures training and cross-training coverage for shift personnel.
• Ensures GMP and SQF requirements are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Sanitation knowledge

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor in Ops/Business/Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

EAM

RedZone

Job description

Utz Quality Foods, Kings Mountain, NC, is seeking a experienced Production Shift Manager to lead the daily manufacturing operations on the assigned shift. You will supervise Supervisors, manage safety, quality, and efficiency, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet production goals.

The role requires strong knowledge of food manufacturing, sanitation, and GMPs, with hands-on experience in packing and processing environments.