Manufacturing Sanitation Lead

Utz Quality Foods•Kings Mountain, NC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

At Utz Quality Foods, we're proud to be a leading snack food company, known for our commitment to producing delicious snacks with the highest standards of quality and safety. Located in Kings Mountain, NC, we're currently looking for a Sanitation Lead to provide leadership and support to our sanitation team, ensuring that our facility operates smoothly, efficiently, and in full compliance with USDA and FDA regulations. At UTZ we offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and a great team atmosphere where your contributions are valued. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's passionate about food safety, sanitation, and team leadership, and who wants to play a key role in the continued success and growth of our organization! Work Schedule: Thursday to Sunday 8:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Requirements

Prior experience in a sanitation lead or supervisory role, preferably in a USDA-regulated facility.
Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and troubleshooting abilities.
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with team members at all levels.
Creative, analytical problem solver with a hands-on approach to resolving issues.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
A solid understanding of food safety and sanitation standards (GMP, HACCP).
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to address basic equipment issues.
A proven track record of successfully leading teams, with the ability to drive performance and results.

Responsibilities

Provide daily leadership and direction to the sanitation team, ensuring effective cleaning operations to meet regulatory and company standards.
Oversee the application of sanitation control measures, ensuring processes are aligned with USDA and FDA regulations.
Assist in developing and enforcing sanitation programs, including master sanitation schedules and checklists, to maintain a clean and compliant facility.
Champion safety practices for equipment, sanitation, and personal safety, while ensuring all procedures follow regulatory and company policies.
Foster a culture of growth and collaboration by mentoring and coaching sanitation team members, identifying training opportunities, and supporting career development.
Help maintain inventory levels of cleaning supplies, chemicals, and tools. Stay on top of stock levels and proactively address any shortages or needs.
Troubleshoot equipment and sanitation processes, contributing ideas for continual improvement and performance optimization.
Play a key role in internal and third-party audits, ensuring compliance with all standards, from GMP to HACCP, and assisting with audit preparation and execution.
Assist in managing a cross-training program to develop a skilled, multi-functional team.
Enforce policies and handle disciplinary actions when necessary to maintain operational efficiency and compliance.
Help with any additional tasks or projects as needed, contributing to the overall success of the sanitation department.