Maintenance Lead — Food Plant, PM & Safety

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Employer 401k match

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Maintenance Lead to guide our maintenance team at the Kindig Lane facility. The role focuses on hands-on leadership, preventive maintenance, and rapid problem-solving to keep production running smoothly.

You will oversee troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment, manage parts inventory, and ensure adherence to GMP and safety standards while driving continuous improvements in maintenance processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or equivalent.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and repair of bagger machines and industrial production machinery.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing PLC-controlled equipment.
• Strong leadership to guide and mentor a team of maintenance technicians.
• Knowledge of GMP, OSHA, EPA and Food Safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Maintenance team; prioritize work orders and ensure efficient, accurate tasks.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and PLC-controlled equipment (baggers, motors, drives, fryers, packaging systems).
• Maintain inventory of parts, tools, and supplies for repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with GMP, OSHA, EPA and Food Safety guidelines.
• Document preventive maintenance, repairs, and work orders in the EAM System for audits.
• Lead 5S implementation to keep a safe, organized work environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes and production efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

PLC equipment

Education

High School Diploma or Trade School

Tools

Ishida packaging equipment

Heat and Control fryers

Conveyor systems

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Maintenance Lead to guide our maintenance team at the Kindig Lane facility. The role focuses on hands-on leadership, preventive maintenance, and rapid problem-solving to keep production running smoothly.

You will oversee troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment, manage parts inventory, and ensure adherence to GMP and safety standards while driving continuous improvements in maintenance processes.