Shift Lead - Week Day

UTZ Brands, Inc; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k matching

Profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA is seeking a Shift Lead to guide Repack, VAS, and Sorting on the A Shift (Mon–Thu, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM). You will lead daily operations to meet production goals, safety and food quality standards, and work closely with the QA team to maintain product integrity.

The role requires 2–4 years in production-related areas, forklift certification on day one, and strong leadership and communication skills. Join us and help drive continuous improvement across shifts.

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 food safety standards, GMPs, and quality control.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to train, coach, and mentor production and warehouse personnel.
• Problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Fluent in Spanish desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations in Repack, VAS, and Sorting areas, ensuring production goals, quality, and food safety standards are met.
• Perform quality checks and work closely with the Plant 3 QA team to maintain product integrity and compliance.
• Assist Supervisor with scheduling, training, and evaluating team members to maintain productivity and performance standards.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors regarding downtime, production issues, and product overflow.
• Monitor workstations and team activities for efficiency, product accuracy, quality, and compliance with GMPs and food safety protocols.
• Utilize ERP systems (D365) and other tools to manage inventory, track materials, enter data, and support reporting needs.
• Oversee shift operations including unloading and staging raw materials, loading outbound trailers, and coordinating dock activities.
• Support warehouse processes including returns, sorting, and distribution of materials.
• Lead and organize projects as assigned, including continuous improvement initiatives and special assignments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, enforcing safety rules and reporting unsafe conditions immediately.
• Separate and elevate questionable product for supervisor review.
• Support food safety and quality tasks in compliance with company policies and SQF standards.
• Oversee unloading and staging of raw material trailers, loading outbound trailers, and completing required documentation.
• Provide leadership and guidance in the absence of the supervisor, supporting warehouse operations and auditing processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Training and coaching

Problem solving

Tools

ERP (D365)

Job description

Join Utz Quality Foods as a Shift Lead at our new Plant 5 facility in Hanover, PA. This role supports Repack, VAS, and Sorting operations on the A Shift, working Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

As a Shift Lead, you’ll guide team members to meet production, safety, and food quality goals while fostering communication and teamwork across shifts. You’ll help drive continuous improvement and ensure every process meets Utz’s high standards of excellence.

If you’re a motivated, hands-on leader looking for a weekend schedule with long-term growth potential.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations in Repack, VAS, and Sorting areas, ensuring production goals, quality, and food safety standards are met.
• Perform quality checks and work closely with the Plant 3 QA team to maintain product integrity and compliance.
• Assist Supervisor with scheduling, training, and evaluating team members to maintain productivity and performance standards.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors regarding downtime, production issues, and product overflow.
• Monitor workstations and team activities for efficiency, product accuracy, quality, and compliance with GMPs and food safety protocols.
• Utilize ERP systems (D365) and other tools to manage inventory, track materials, enter data, and support reporting needs.
• Oversee shift operations including unloading and staging raw materials, loading outbound trailers, and coordinating dock activities.
• Support warehouse processes including returns, sorting, and distribution of materials.
• Lead and organize projects as assigned, including continuous improvement initiatives and special assignments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, enforcing safety rules and reporting unsafe conditions immediately.
• Separate and elevate questionable product for supervisor review.
• Support food safety and quality tasks in compliance with company policies and SQF standards.
• Oversee unloading and staging of raw material trailers, loading outbound trailers, and completing required documentation.
• Provide leadership and guidance in the absence of the supervisor, supporting warehouse operations and auditing processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

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 food safety standards, GMPs, and quality control.

Strong leadership and communication skills.

Ability to train, coach, and mentor production and warehouse personnel.

Problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced production environment.

Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.

• Fluent in Spanish desired but not required.

ExternalRecruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins):Introduce yourselfand answer a few key questions to get started.
• EngagingChat 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 toexploretheir alignment withthe team andoverallUtz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion forexciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a centurywith a strong family heritage,ourdiverse portfolioof brands includes Utz, Zapp’s, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border.Our associatesare the reason for the success of this company, so it is important weprovide a supportive,caringand inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We alsohelp take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Ourfull-timebenefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Joinour world class teamand 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 againston the basis ofdisability.

Location(s)

900 High Street, Hanover , Pennsylvania 17331 , United States

As part of our obligations, we have developed an Affinity Action Plan for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans, as specified by law. This AAP is available for inspection by applicants and our employees in the Human Resources Office during normal business hours.