Night Production Lead: Packaging, Efficiency & 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 plans

Employer 401k match

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Much more

Job summary

Utz Brands, Inc. in Hanover, PA is seeking a Production Lead to join the leadership team at the High Street facility.

You will support the Production Supervisor, manage a 5:55 PM–5:55 AM shift from Monday to Thursday, and drive daily operations to ensure quality and efficiency. The role requires leadership capabilities, experience in production, and strong data management within ERP/EAM systems; forklift certification is required or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Analytical, math and reading skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Experience in leadership and department management.
• Forklift and high-reach certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Supervisor in leading packaging, processing, and sanitation activities, and act as backup Supervisor in their absence.
• Monitor attendance, evaluate individual performance, and train packaging personnel to meet production standards.
• Efficiently schedule personnel to fulfill daily production requirements.
• Operate forklifts and high-reach equipment (certification required or willingness to obtain).
• Communicate downtime, production issues, and product overflow to the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure quality product standards are met and upheld.
• Execute and monitor tasks to maintain accurate data in ERP systems.
• Manage material usage and waste on assigned lines to support cost-saving initiatives.
• Utilize tools such as RedZone, 6S Principles, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Enter work orders and track maintenance tasks in the EAM system.
• Lead and organize projects as assigned by management.
• Identify and separate questionable finished products for supervisor review.
• Maintain and communicate line-level KPIs and performance standards as part of the Integrated Work Systems (IWS).
• Promote and ensure the safety of the team while fostering a culture of health and safety.
• Enforce GMP, food safety practices, and SQF system requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support company and department goals.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

MS Office

ERP experience

Tools

ERP system

EAM system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Utz Brands, Inc. in Hanover, PA is seeking a Production Lead to join the leadership team at the High Street facility.

You will support the Production Supervisor, manage a 5:55 PM–5:55 AM shift from Monday to Thursday, and drive daily operations to ensure quality and efficiency. The role requires leadership capabilities, experience in production, and strong data management within ERP/EAM systems; forklift certification is required or willingness to obtain it.