Warehouse Manager

Utz Quality Foods, Inc; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Utz Brands, Inc. in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead operations, inventory control, and a 3PL partnership. You will guide shifts A-D, develop the team, and drive safety and efficiency throughout the facility.

This leadership role emphasizes KPI-driven performance, cycle counts, and on-time delivery. You will collaborate with production and logistics, travel up to 50% for best-practice sharing, and uphold Utz's commitment to quality and food safety.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of warehouse management experience.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Solid understanding of inventory control and distribution principles.
• Experience with 3PL providers is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Warehouse Operations: shipping, receiving, distribution across shifts A–D.
• Lead materials and inventory management with accuracy and rotation.
• Directly supervise Warehouse Lead and Inventory Clerk; coach and develop.
• Coordinate with 3PL operations and ensure Utz standards.
• Monitor KPIs: on-time delivery, fill rates, productivity, costs.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce costs.
• Investigate issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage space, inventory flow, and labor resources.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, and site leaders.

Skills

Team leadership

P&L management

KPI-driven performance

Warehouse management

3PL coordination

WMS experience

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Cross-shift supervision

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

WMS systems

3PL coordination tools

Job description

Utz Brands, Inc. | Snacks You Love, A Career You'll Love Even More!

At Utz, we're not just making snacks. We're creating joy, one bite at a time. With over 100 years of family-driven tradition behind us, we're passionate about delivering bold, flavorful snacks made with the highest-quality ingredients. Our brands, including Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border, are favorites across the nation, and our team is the heart behind our success.

We believe our associates deserve more than just a job. That's why we offer a caring, inclusive, and growth-focused culture backed by competitive benefits and opportunities to thrive.

As our Warehouse Manager at our Kings Mountain, NC facility, you'll be a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, materials management, and inventory control. You will serve as the primary liaison with our third‑party logistics (3PL) partner while leading warehouse and inventory personnel across all shifts. In this key leadership role, you'll drive operational efficiency, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure timely product delivery while supporting the overall success of our supply chain network.

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee Warehouse Operations: Manage all warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and distribution, ensuring efficient workflows and adherence to operational standards across A, B, C, and D shifts.
• Lead Materials and Inventory Management: Oversee materials management and inventory control activities, ensuring inventory accuracy, proper product rotation, and availability to support production and distribution needs.
• Manage and Develop Team Members: Directly supervise the Warehouse Lead and Inventory Control Clerk/Specialist, providing leadership, coaching, training, and performance management to achieve departmental goals.
• Manage 3PL Operations: Act as the primary point of contact for third‑party logistics (3PL) operations at the Kings Mountain site, ensuring alignment with Utz standards, expectations, and business objectives.
• Drive Operational Performance: Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory accuracy, fill rates, on‑time delivery, productivity, and financial performance.
• Lead Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, increase efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize operational performance.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis: Investigate operational challenges, identify underlying issues, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Manage Warehouse Space and Resources: Optimize warehouse space utilization, inventory storage, material flow, and labor resources to support operational efficiency.
• Ensure Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while ensuring compliance with company policies, safety regulations, food safety standards, and security protocols.
• Support Cross‑Shift Operations: Provide leadership and operational support across A, B, C, and D shifts, including coverage for managers and supervisors as business needs arise.
• Resolve Operational and Personnel Issues: Address day‑to‑day operational challenges, employee concerns, and procedural issues while promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Collaborate Across Departments: Partner with production, logistics, and other facility leaders to ensure materials and inventory are managed effectively and warehouse operations support overall business needs.
• Support Other Utz Locations: Travel up to 50% to provide operational support, share best practices, and assist other Utz facilities as business needs arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sr. Regional Logistics Manager.

Work Schedule

• The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., consistent with the facility's leadership team.
• Hours may vary based on business needs to provide operational support and leadership coverage across A, B, C, and D shifts.
• Warehouse operations run across all four shifts, with schedules generally operating from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• Materials management and inventory schedules will be determined based on operational needs.
• Flexibility is required to accommodate changing schedules, support all shifts, and address business priorities.

What You Bring to the Table

• 3-5 years of warehouse management experience.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Solid understanding of warehouse management systems, inventory control, shipping and receiving, and distribution principles.
• Experience managing warehouse operations, materials, and inventory across multiple shifts.
• Strong knowledge of P&L management and KPI-driven performance management.
• Experience working with third‑party logistics (3PL) providers is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate employees while fostering accountability and teamwork.
• Flexibility to work across all shifts and lead diverse teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% to support other Utz locations as needed.

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.

Why Utz?

• Competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with employer match + profit sharing
• Real opportunities for career advancement
• A passionate, people‑first culture that believes in work/life balance
• A chance to be part of something BIG

This is More Than a Role-It's a Launchpad

If you're a forward-thinking warehouse leader ready to make an impact and grow with a powerhouse brand, this is your moment.

An 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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• Minimum high school graduate with extensive experience in house laboratory testing; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience as a practitioner highly preferred; PCQI certification and experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Suite, and proficiency with an iPad.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and desire and ability to interact with all levels of the enterprise.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Fundamental math skills.
• Knowledge of snack food operations.