Maintenance Lead - Weekdays

Cutfootsiouxinn; Hanover, Northern (York County, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Maintenance Lead at our Kindig Lane facility. This hands-on leadership role guides the maintenance team, prioritizes work orders, and drives preventive maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly and safely.

You will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and PLC-controlled equipment (bagger machines, motors, drives, fryers), maintain parts inventory, ensure GMP/OSHA compliance, and document activities in the EAM system.

Qualifications

• Requires 3-5 years as a Maintenance Mechanic or equivalent with hands-on troubleshooting and repairs of industrial production machinery.
• High School Diploma or Trade School education in Industrial Machinery Mechanics, HVAC, or related fields.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing PLC-controlled equipment and packaging machinery.
• Knowledge of Ishida packaging equipment, Heat and Control fryers, and conveyor systems preferred.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and mentor a team of maintenance technicians.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with the capacity to analyze data and implement solutions.
• Ability to communicate well with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the Maintenance team, prioritizing work orders and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and keep equipment running smoothly.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and PLC-controlled equipment including bagger machines, motors, drives, fryers, and packaging systems.
• Maintain an inventory of parts, tools, and supplies to support maintenance activities.
• Ensure maintenance work complies with GMP, OSHA, EPA, and Food Safety guidelines and supports safety culture.
• Document preventive maintenance, repairs, and work orders in the EAM system for audit compliance.
• Promote 5S initiatives to keep the work environment organized and safe.
• Identify opportunities to optimize maintenance processes and production efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

PLC systems

Education

High School Diploma or Trade School

Tools

Ishida packaging equipment

Heat and Control fryers

Conveyor systems

Job description

At Utz Quality Foods, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Lead to help keep our production running strong at our Kindig Lane facility. This hands-on leadership role is perfect for someone with solid mechanical know-how, a proactive mindset, and a passion for guiding a team. If you have experience working with industrial equipment, solving tough technical problems, and keeping operations efficient and safe, we want to hear from you!

Come be part of a team where your skills are valued, your ideas matter, and your work directly impacts our success.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to the Maintenance team, ensuring work orders are prioritized and tasks are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Oversee the implementation of preventive maintenance programs to keep equipment running smoothly and minimize downtime.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on electrical, mechanical, and PLC-controlled equipment, including bagger machines, motors, drives, fryers, and packaging systems.
• Maintain a controlled inventory of parts, tools, and supplies to ensure the Maintenance team has everything they need to perform repairs and maintenance efficiently.
• Ensure all maintenance work adheres to GMP, OSHA, EPA, and Food Safety guidelines while supporting the plant’s safety culture and compliance.
• Maintain accurate documentation of preventive maintenance, repairs, work orders, and other maintenance activities in the EAM System to comply with audit requirements.
• Drive the implementation of 5S processes to maintain an organized and clean work environment, contributing to safety and productivity.
• Identify opportunities to optimize the maintenance processes and contribute to ongoing improvements in production efficiency.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or equivalent, with hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing bagger machines and other industrial production machinery.
• High School Diploma or Trade School education in Industrial Machinery Mechanics, HVAC, or related fields.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing PLC-controlled equipment, bagger machines, and mechanical systems like motors, drives, fryers, packaging machines, and more.
• Knowledge of Ishida packaging equipment, Heat and Control fryers, and conveyor systems is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills to guide and mentor a team of maintenance technicians.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze data, interpret issues, and implement solutions effectively.
• Ability to communicate well with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and timely completion of maintenance tasks.

External 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.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients . After over a century with a strong family heritage, o ur diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company , so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement . We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives . Our full-time benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more . Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

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.

As part of our obligations, we have developed an Aff This AAP is available for inspection by applicants and our employees in the Human Resources Office during normal business hours.

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