Plant Utility Supervisor - Weekend Day

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Employer 401k match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. in Hanover, PA, seeks a Plant Utility Supervisor to lead the Weekend Day Shift Utility team. The role oversees raw material movement, production support, safety and GMP/SQF compliance, and continuous improvement.

A hands-on leader will coach ~10–20 associates, coordinate cross‑department activities, and ensure on-time production while prioritizing quality and food safety. A hands-on leader who develops people, solves problems, and collaborates across departments is

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams in manufacturing/food production.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and SQF standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Experience with raw material handling, particularly potatoes and edible oils.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 10–20 Utility associates (full-time and temporary).
• Supervise Weekend Janitor and sanitation support activities.
• Coordinate receiving, storage, and movement of raw potatoes and edible oil to meet production needs.
• Assign daily work priorities; oversee utility, sanitation, material handling, and plant support.
• Collaborate with Production, Processing, Maintenance, and Facilities to ensure smooth product flow.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

RedZone

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

RedZone

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Plant Utility Supervisor to lead our Weekend Day Shift Utility team at our Hanover, PA manufacturing campus. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Utility Department, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of raw materials while supporting uninterrupted production. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who enjoys developing people, solving problems, and collaborating across departments in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

If you're passionate about leadership, continuous improvement, food manufacturing, and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Standard hours of work will be Friday-Monday 5:00AM to 5:00PM, with occasional need to be flexible based on production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 10-20 Utility associates, including full-time and temporary employees.
• Supervise the Weekend Janitor and ensure housekeeping and sanitation support activities are completed.
• Coordinate the receiving, storage, and movement of raw potatoes and edible oil to meet production demands.
• Assign daily work priorities and oversee utility, sanitation, material handling, and plant support activities.
• Partner with Production, Processing, Maintenance, and Facilities to ensure efficient product flow and minimize downtime.
• Monitor department performance and adjust priorities to support daily production requirements.
• Fill in during staffing shortages or operational needs to maintain continuous support.
• Interview, coach, train, and evaluate team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Review employee timecards and coordinate staffing needs with Talent Acquisition and staffing partners.
• Monitor equipment performance and communicate maintenance concerns using established work order processes.
• Promote and enforce all safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety standards, sanitation procedures, and SQF requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance department performance.
• Perform other duties that support the success of the Utility Department and overall plant operations.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, utility, or food production environment.
• Experience leading teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of raw material handling, utility operations, sanitation, or plant support functions.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain forklift certification upon hire.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, food safety, and SQF standards.
• Experience with ERP systems, RedZone, or similar manufacturing software is preferred.
• Knowledge of raw potato receiving, edible oil handling, and inventory management is preferred.
• Additional post‑secondary education and bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.

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, our 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. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure‑play U.S. snacking company of scale!

• 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.

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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