Production Supervisor-Weekend Night Shift

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead our night shift on a rotating schedule.

You’ll oversee packaging operations, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and develop a high-performing team that delivers consistent results each shift. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in food manufacturing, strong leadership, GMP/HACCP knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot equipment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in food manufacturing or mass production.
• Experience in USDA-regulated facilities preferred.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SSOPs.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and operate manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all shift production operations for processing and packaging.
• Lead and manage hourly and temporary associates, including training and coaching.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP and company procedures.
• Conduct pre and post-op inspections and maintain documentation for safety, quality and 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job 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’reseeking a Production Supervisor to lead our night shift rotating schedule and help shape a high‑performing team that delivers quality every shift.

In this role, you’ll oversee Packaging operations, ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and consistently. You’ll be instrumental in guiding your team, fostering collaboration, and driving success in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Rotating Work Schedule

• Week 1: Thursday-Sunday, 6:00 PM-6:30 AM
• Week 2: Friday-Sunday, 6:00 PM-6:30 AM (Schedule repeats weekly)

Responsibilities

• Supervise all shift production operations for processing and packaging
• Lead and manage hourly and temporary associates, including training, coaching, and performance management
• Oversee all processes and ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and company procedures
• Conduct pre and post-op inspections
• 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 safety, quality, and audits
• Drive a culture of accountability, food safety, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in food manufacturing or mass production, preferably in a USDA-regulated facility
• Proven experience managing teams and leading plant programs
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and SSOPs
• 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.

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. 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.