Shift Lead - Weekend Day

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA seeks a Shift Lead to guide Repack, VAS, and Sorting teams on C Shift, Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM. You will drive production goals, uphold food safety standards, and coach staff to maintain quality and efficiency.

You’ll partner with supervisors and QA to ensure GMP compliance, use ERP tools for inventory and reporting, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across shifts while promoting teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in production, Repack, VAS, or Sorting operations.
• Forklift experience with day-one certification preferred.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (D365 preferred).
• Knowledge of food safety, GMPs, and quality control.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to train and mentor production/warehouse staff.
• Problem-solving with attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Spanish language helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations in Repack, VAS, and Sorting to meet production, quality, and safety goals.
• Perform quality checks and coordinate with Plant 3 QA for product integrity.
• Assist Supervisor with scheduling, training, and evaluating team members.
• Maintain clear communication with supervisors about downtime and issues.
• Monitor stations for efficiency, accuracy, and GMP compliance.
• Use ERP (D365) to track materials, data entry, and reporting needs.
• Oversee unloading/loading and dock coordination for inbound/outbound materials.
• Support warehouse processes including returns, sorting, and distribution.
• Lead projects and continuous improvement initiatives as assigned.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized work areas and report unsafe conditions.
• Provide leadership in supervisor absence and support auditing processes.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Forklift operation

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.

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 eliminate 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.

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.