Maintenance Lead: Uptime, Safety & 5S Leader

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA seeks a Maintenance Lead for the Weekday Shift (Mon-Thu, 5:55 AM–5:55 PM). This hands-on leadership role requires strong mechanical expertise, proactive problem solving, and mentoring to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will lead a maintenance team, oversee preventive maintenance, troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, and ensure GMP and safety compliance while driving continuous improvement across the line.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, OSHA, EPA, and Food Safety.
• Experience working with baggers, motors, drives, fryers, and packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team, prioritizing work orders for timely completion.
• Oversee preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Manage spare parts inventory and tools to support repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a safe work culture.
• Document repairs and maintenance in the EAM system for audits.
• Promote 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide hands-on training to maintenance technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical expertise

Troubleshooting

PLC systems

Safety culture

Tools

EAM system

Preventive maintenance software

Job description

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA seeks a Maintenance Lead for the Weekday Shift (Mon-Thu, 5:55 AM–5:55 PM). This hands-on leadership role requires strong mechanical expertise, proactive problem solving, and mentoring to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently.

You will lead a maintenance team, oversee preventive maintenance, troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, and ensure GMP and safety compliance while driving continuous improvement across the line.