Nightshift Production Supervisor

Utz Snacks; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Third Shift Production & Sanitation Supervisor in Kings Mountain, NC. This full-time role involves overseeing production and sanitation operations, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. If you have a passion for excellence in food safety and team development, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a supportive culture, you will thrive in this dynamic role while contributing to the success of a beloved snack brand.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in food manufacturing, preferably in USDA-regulated facilities.
• Experience managing teams and leading sanitation programs.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise third-shift production operations and sanitation processes.
• Lead and manage teams, focusing on training and performance.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and documentation.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Sanitation Best Practices

GMPs

HACCP

Mechanical Aptitude

Microsoft Excel

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for food safety, production excellence, and team development? Join Utz Quality Foods, a beloved name in snacks, as we expand our operations in Kings Mountain, NC. We’re looking for a Third Shift Production & Sanitation Supervisor to take charge of our night operations and help build a high-performing team that delivers quality every shift.

This is a full-time, third-shift position overseeing both Processing and Packaging operations, as well as plant sanitation. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and love leading teams toward shared goals, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise all third-shift production operations for Processing and Packaging

• Lead and manage hourly and temporary associates – including training, coaching, and performance management

• Oversee all sanitation processes and ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and company procedures

• Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Sanitation Schedule

• Conduct pre-op inspections, ATP swabs, and sanitation audits

• Schedule, assign, and adjust labor based on production demands

• Monitor line performance, labor efficiency, and packaging waste

• Collaborate with QA and Maintenance to resolve quality or equipment issues

• Maintain documentation for sanitation, safety, quality, and audits

• Drive a culture of accountability, food safety, and continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, preferably in a USDA-regulated facility

• Proven experience managing teams and leading plant sanitation programs

• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SSOPs, and sanitation best practices

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills

• Comfortable working in a physical, hands-on role (able to lift up to 50 lbs)

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

• A commitment to excellence and a passion for food safety and operations

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.

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