Night Shift Production Manager - Food Manufacturing Leader

Utz Quality Foods, LLC; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer 401k match

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, LLC in Kings Mountain, NC seeks an experienced Production Shift Manager to lead the night shift, overseeing daily processing and packaging while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will coach Supervisors, manage staffing and line assignments, partner with maintenance and QA, and drive continuous improvement through Integrated Work Systems with a rotating weekend schedule and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading supervisors in a production or food manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with focus on safety, quality and productivity.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for downtime and waste reduction.
• Experience scheduling and optimizing labor on night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Production Supervisors and oversee safety, quality, and productivity.
• Direct daily processing and packaging operations for the assigned shift.
• Adjust staffing and line assignments to meet demand and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with HR on interviewing, onboarding, and performance reviews.
• Ensure training completion and cross-training coverage for shift personnel.
• Monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement, and manage material usage.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Process improvement

Staff scheduling

Safety awareness

Team development

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Operations Management, Food Science, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

EAM

RedZone

Job description

Utz Quality Foods, LLC in Kings Mountain, NC seeks an experienced Production Shift Manager to lead the night shift, overseeing daily processing and packaging while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will coach Supervisors, manage staffing and line assignments, partner with maintenance and QA, and drive continuous improvement through Integrated Work Systems with a rotating weekend schedule and a strong benefits package.