Second Shift Production Supervisor

Utz Brands, Inc.; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Brands, Inc. is seeking a hands-on leader for the Second Shift Production Supervisor role in Kings Mountain, NC. This position involves supervising production operations, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with quality standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing and a passion for food safety.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer match 401k

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in food manufacturing, preferably USDA-regulated facility.
• Proven team management skills and leading plant programs.
• Working knowledge of GMPs and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production operations for Processing and Packaging.
• Lead and manage hourly and temporary associates.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Communication

Mechanical Aptitude

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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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’re looking for a Second Shift Production & Sanitation Supervisor to take charge of our night operations and help build a high-performing team that delivers quality every shift.

This is a full-time, second-shift position overseeing both Processing and Packaging operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and love leading teams toward shared goals, we want to hear from you!

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.
  
  

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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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