Production Leader, Food Manufacturing & Safety

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer‑matched 401(k) and profit分享

Wellness resources and onsite gym

Career growth opportunities

Innovation and teamwork culture

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations across shifts in York County, PA. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while coordinating between production teams and cross-functional partners.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and continuous improvement with a strong focus on GMP and SQF standards. You will monitor labor, equipment performance, and KPIs, and partner with HR to align staffing and development

Qualifications

• Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Experience in planning and scheduling within a production or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and Redzone production systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Flex across all shifts as needed based on demand.
• Coordinate with HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, and Talent Manager on staffing strategies.
• Communicate between processing and packaging supervisors and their teams.
• Meet production scheduler requirements while maintaining quality.
• Monitor labor hours and crew size for efficient line operation.
• Oversee training programs across shifts and ensure proper job performance.
• Maintain the film waste program and integrate it into the packaging waste program.
• Analyze production lines and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support Integrated Work Systems (IWS) and track line KPIs and standards.
• Ensure safety performance and a safe work environment through leadership engagement.
• Follow GMP and SQF food safety practices and related requirements.
• Perform other duties to support department and company objectives.

Skills

Time management

Delegation

Attention to detail

Interpersonal coaching

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Redzone production systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations across shifts in York County, PA. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency while coordinating between production teams and cross-functional partners.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and continuous improvement with a strong focus on GMP and SQF standards. You will monitor labor, equipment performance, and KPIs, and partner with HR to align staffing and development