Second Shift Production Supervisor

Utz Snacks; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading snack foods company as a Second Shift Production & Sanitation Supervisor in Kings Mountain, NC. You’ll oversee production operations, manage a team, and ensure adherence to food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with employer match

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in food manufacturing.
• Proven experience managing teams.
• Knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and SSOPs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all shift production operations for Processing and Packaging.
• Lead and manage hourly and temporary associates.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Drive a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Mechanical aptitude

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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’re looking for a SecondShift 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, 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.

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