Production Lead - 1st Shift

Utz Brands, Inc.•Kings Mountain, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a fulfilling career with a company that values teamwork and your personal success? At Utz Quality Foods, we are committed to helping you grow while ensuring our manufacturing operations run smoothly. Join a team of dedicated professionals working together to create top-quality snacks! We are currently seeking a Production Lead to oversee key production equipment, provide training, and support troubleshooting efforts. If you have hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and are ready to lead a team toward achieving production goals, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Ability to inspire and motivate the team to meet production goals and maintain high morale.
Ability to delegate tasks effectively and ensure all team members are contributing to their full potential.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a self-motivated, proactive attitude.
Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, such as monitoring machines, training new team members, and troubleshooting problems simultaneously.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Basic computer skills and the ability to read production schedules.
Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
Must be self-motivated.
Ability to respond to changes quickly and pay close attention to detail.
Knowledge of safe operating practices involved in the use of lock-out/tag-out programs and food safety.
Experience with general mechanic tools (Allen wrenches, screw drivers, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to operate production and data entry equipment.
Must follow all personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Strong commitment to company values.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in manufacturing is preferred, especially in food production.

Responsibilities

Guide your team to achieve goals around Safety, Quality, Production, and Cost.
Be able to operate and maintain all key production equipment, including fryers, packaging machines, seasoning machines, printers, and labelers.
Work alongside Maintenance to troubleshoot and resolve production equipment issues.
Train new and existing team members to ensure everyone is qualified to operate equipment effectively.
Help execute the shift production schedule, including start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns.
Monitor product quality and ensure all tasks related to food safety and GMP are followed.
Fill in for vacancies and provide coverage for critical job positions as needed.
Work cross-functionally with machine operators, maintenance staff, and supervisors to keep operations running smoothly.