Shift Lead - Food Production & Quality Leader (4/10)

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer matching 401k

Profit sharing plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. is seeking a Shift Lead for the Plant 5 facility in Hanover, PA. You will guide team members in Repack, VAS, and Sorting to meet production, safety, and food quality goals on the A Shift (Mon–Thu, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM).

Responsibilities include leading daily operations, performing quality checks, scheduling and training, and coordinating with supervisors. ERP experience (D365) and forklift certification esp. valued.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in production, Repack, VAS, or Sorting operations.
• Recent forklift experience and ability to obtain certification on day one.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (D365 preferred).
• Working knowledge of GMPs and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations in Repack, VAS, and Sorting to meet production goals and safety standards.
• Perform quality checks and collaborate with Plant QA teams to ensure product integrity.
• Assist Supervisor with scheduling, training, and evaluating team members.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors regarding downtime and production issues.
• Monitor workstations for efficiency, quality, and GMP compliance.
• Utilize ERP systems (D365) to manage inventory and support reporting needs.
• Oversee shift operations including unloading/loading of materials and dock coordination.
• Support warehouse processes including returns, sorting, and distribution of materials.
• Lead projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment and enforce safety rules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training & Mentoring

Problem Solving

Ability to work under pressure

Forklift experience

Safety awareness

Tools

D365 ERP

Job description

Utz Quality Foods, Inc. is seeking a Shift Lead for the Plant 5 facility in Hanover, PA. You will guide team members in Repack, VAS, and Sorting to meet production, safety, and food quality goals on the A Shift (Mon–Thu, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM).

Responsibilities include leading daily operations, performing quality checks, scheduling and training, and coordinating with supervisors. ERP experience (D365) and forklift certification esp. valued.