Production Lead- Weekend Day

Utz Quality Foods, LLC; Hanover, Northern (York County, KY); Hybride; USD 55 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Utz Quality Foods, LLC is seeking a Production Lead at the High Street facility in Hanover, PA. The role supports the Production Supervisor and drives daily operations on the weekend shift (Friday–Sunday, 5:55 AM–5:55 PM).

Responsibilities include leading packaging/processing, training staff, scheduling, forklift operation, data entry in ERP, and maintaining product quality and safety standards, while promoting continuous improvement and cost control through IWS and GMP adherence.

Qualifications

• Analytical, math and reading skills required.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership to direct the department and interface with other departments.
• Forklift and high reach certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Spanish language is a plus but not required.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Lead and organize projects as assigned by management.
• Maintain and communicate line-level KPIs and performance standards as part of the Integrated Work Systems (IWS).

Connaissances

Leadership

Analytical

Microsoft Office

Packaging operations knowledge

Forklift certification

Spanish (desirable)

Outils

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Description du poste

We’re looking for a talented Production Lead to join our leadership team at the High Street facility in Hanover, PA! This is your chance to take your manufacturing experience and leadership skills to the next level while playing a key role in supporting the Production Supervisor with daily operations.

In this full-time position, you’ll work Friday to Sunday from 5:55 AM-5:55 PM, helping to ensure smooth production processes and maintaining the high-quality standards we’re known for. If you’ve consistently demonstrated leadership, the ability to drive production efficiency, and a commitment to excellence, this is your opportunity to make an even bigger impact within our team!

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.

Requirements:

• 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.

ExternalRecruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins):Introduce yourselfand answer a few key questions to get started.
• EngagingChat 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 toexplore their alignment withthe team andoverallUtz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion forexciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a centurywith a strong family heritage,ourdiverse portfolioof brands includes Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border.Our associatesare the reason for the success of this company, so it is important weprovide a supportive,caringand inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We alsohelp take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Ourfull-timebenefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Joinour world class teamand 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 againston the basis ofdisability.

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As part of our obligations, we have developed an Affirmpative Action Plan for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans, as specified by law. This AAP is available for inspection by applicants and our employees in the Human Resources Office during normal business hours.