Production Lead - Third Shift

Utz Snacks; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the snack food sector is seeking a Production Lead to join their dedicated team. This role involves overseeing key production equipment, training team members, and ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on manufacturing experience, a proactive attitude, and the ability to inspire a team towards achieving production goals. With a commitment to quality and safety, this company offers a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional growth. If you're looking to make an impact in a thriving industry, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Profit Sharing Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and production goals.
• Ability to operate and maintain production equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Guide the team to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.
• Train team members and troubleshoot production equipment issues.

Skills

Team Leadership

Manufacturing Experience

Forklift Operation

Problem-Solving

Food Safety Knowledge

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

General Mechanic Tools

Production Equipment

Job description

Description

Are you looking for a fulfilling career with a company that values teamwork and your personal success? At Utz Quality Foods, we are committed to helping you grow while ensuring our manufacturing operations run smoothly. Join a team of dedicated professionals working together to create top-quality snacks!

We are currently seeking a Production Leadto oversee key production equipment, provide training, and support troubleshooting efforts. If you have hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and are ready to lead a team toward achieving production goals, we want to hear from you!

Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 10:00PM-6:30AM

Responsibilities:

• Guide your team to achieve goals around Safety, Quality, Production, and Cost.
• Be able to operate and maintain all key production equipment, including fryers, packaging machines, seasoning machines, printers, and labelers.
• Work alongside Maintenance to troubleshoot and resolve production equipment issues.
• Train new and existing team members to ensure everyone is qualified to operate equipment effectively.
• Help execute the shift production schedule, including start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns.
• Monitor product quality and ensure all tasks related to food safety and GMP are followed.
• Fill in for vacancies and provide coverage for critical job positions as needed.
• Work cross-functionally with machine operators, maintenance staff, and supervisors to keep operations running smoothly.

Requirements:

• Ability to inspire and motivate the team to meet production goals and maintain high morale.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and ensure all team members are contributing to their full potential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a self-motivated, proactive attitude.
• Previous experience in manufacturing is preferred, especially in food production.
• Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, such as monitoring machines, training new team members, and troubleshooting problems simultaneously.
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to read production schedules.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

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.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated.
• Ability to respond to changes quickly and pay close attention to detail.
• Knowledge of safe operating practices involved in the use of lock-out/tag-out programs and food safety.
• Experience with general mechanic tools (Allen wrenches, screw drivers, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to operate production and data entry equipment.
• Must follow all personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Strong commitment to company values.