Weekend Shift Lead - Food Production & Quality

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Shift Lead for our Plant 5 facility in Hanover, PA. You will guide teams in Repack, VAS, and Sorting on the C Shift (Fri–Sun, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM) to meet production, safety, and quality goals.

Responsibilities include leading daily operations, coordinating with QA, managing scheduling, and supporting continuous improvement while ensuring GMP and SQF compliance.

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 separate 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

Problem solving

Training & mentoring

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Spanish language (desirable)

Tools

D365 ERP

Forklift certification

Driver's license

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Shift Lead for our Plant 5 facility in Hanover, PA. You will guide teams in Repack, VAS, and Sorting on the C Shift (Fri–Sun, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM) to meet production, safety, and quality goals.

Responsibilities include leading daily operations, coordinating with QA, managing scheduling, and supporting continuous improvement while ensuring GMP and SQF compliance.