Shift Lead - Weekend Day

Utz Quality Foods, LLC; Hanover (York County); Hybrid; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA is seeking a Shift Lead for the C Shift (Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM). You will guide teams in Repack, VAS and Sorting to meet production, safety and quality goals while fostering teamwork across shifts.

You’ll drive continuous improvement, train and mentor staff, and coordinate with the Plant QA and Supervisor to maintain GMPs and SQF standards, ensuring a safe, efficient operation and on‑time shipments.

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.
• 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 escalate 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

Communication

Forklift operation

ERP (D365) experience

GMPs / Food safety knowledge

Problem-solving

Training/mentoring

Tools

D365 ERP

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 C Shift, working Friday through Sunday 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, apply today and become part of the Utz team!

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 escalate 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.

Location(s)

900 High Street, Hanover, Pennsylvania 17331, United States

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.