Weeknight Production Lead - Packaging and Safety Champion

Utz Brands, Inc.; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free healthcare services for full-time

Onsite gym 24/7

In-house medical clinic

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a passionate Weeknight Production Lead to join our Broadway facility in Hanover, PA. You will oversee the day shift production team, drive safety, efficiency, and quality, and support daily production goals.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong team-building, communication, and problem-solving skills to sustain high standards. We offer growth opportunities, a team-focused culture, and a comprehensive benefits package including health services and wellness

Qualifications

• Must work Sunday–Wednesday, 6:00 PM–6:00 AM.
• Strong leadership and management skills to inspire a team.
• Experience with packaging machinery and production operations preferred.
• English communication; Spanish is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, math, and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to lift moderate weight and move skids as needed.
• Prior supervisory experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• Additional post-high school education preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists Production Supervisor in leading all packaging, processing, and sanitation activities.
• Monitors daily attendance, evaluates individual performance and trains personnel to ensure standards are met.
• Assists with scheduling personnel in an efficient manner in order to meet daily production requirements.
• Fill in for various department functions when needed and give breaks.
• Monitors equipment operations and communicates breakdowns to maintenance.
• Ensures production of quality product by ensuring all processing and packaging standards are upheld.
• Integral to executing and monitoring tasks to maintain data integrity/accuracy in ERP data system.
• Maintains a working knowledge and utilizes RedZone, 6S Principles and Continuous Improvement.
• Uses EAM to enter work orders and track preventative maintenance tasks.
• Responsible for maintaining a safety-first culture and work environment.
• Follows and enforces all GMP, food safety practices, and all applicable requirements of the SQF system.
• Performs other duties as assigned that impact and support the overall outcome of company objectives.

Skills

Strong leadership

Packaging machinery

Problem solving

Analytical abilities

English communication

Public speaking

Tools

ERP

RedZone

EAM

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a passionate Weeknight Production Lead to join our Broadway facility in Hanover, PA. You will oversee the day shift production team, drive safety, efficiency, and quality, and support daily production goals.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong team-building, communication, and problem-solving skills to sustain high standards. We offer growth opportunities, a team-focused culture, and a comprehensive benefits package including health services and wellness