Night Shift Production Lead (5:55 PM–5:55 AM)

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

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 with daily operations and lead packaging, processing, and sanitation activities on a Monday-Thursday night shift from 5:55 PM to 5:55 AM. Qualified candidates will have strong analytical and leadership skills, experience driving production efficiency, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires analytical, math and reading skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Requires leadership and management to direct the department and interface with other departments.
• Knowledge of designated packaging and processing operations to assist when needed.
• Must be forklift and high reach certified or willing to do so.
• Moderate lifting and occasional skid pulling.
• Fluent in Spanish desired but not required.

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

Data analysis

MS Excel

ERP systems

Forklift certified

6S Principles

Safety compliance

Tools

EAM system

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 with daily operations and lead packaging, processing, and sanitation activities on a Monday-Thursday night shift from 5:55 PM to 5:55 AM. Qualified candidates will have strong analytical and leadership skills, experience driving production efficiency, and a commitment to quality and safety.