Weeknight Production Lead: Packaging & Safety Leader

Cutfootsiouxinn; Hanover (York County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Weeknight Production Lead at the Broadway facility in Hanover, PA to oversee the day shift, drive safety, efficiency and quality, and lead the packaging, processing, and sanitation teams.

You’ll monitor attendance, train staff, and ensure daily production targets are met while maintaining ERP data integrity and GMP compliance. Strong leadership and communication are essential components of success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work Sunday-Wednesday, 6:00 PM-6:00 AM.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Experience with packaging machinery and production operations.
• Effective communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, math, and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to lift moderate weight.
• Prior supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Additional post-high school education preferred.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists Production Supervisor in leading all packaging, processing, and sanitation activities.
• Monitors daily attendance, evaluates performance and trains personnel to ensure standards are met.
• Assists with scheduling personnel in an efficient manner 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.
• Maintains data integrity/accuracy in ERP data system.
• Maintains 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 company objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

English communication

Problem solving

Math

Analytical

Microsoft Office

Spanish (nice to have)

Tools

Packaging machinery

ERP data system

6S/RedZone

EAM (maintenance)

Job description

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Weeknight Production Lead at the Broadway facility in Hanover, PA to oversee the day shift, drive safety, efficiency and quality, and lead the packaging, processing, and sanitation teams.

You’ll monitor attendance, train staff, and ensure daily production targets are met while maintaining ERP data integrity and GMP compliance. Strong leadership and communication are essential components of success in this role.