Production Lead - Week Day

Utz Brands, Inc. • Hanover, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a passionate and experienced Weekday Production Lead to join our dedicated leadership team at the Broadway facility in Hanover, PA. In this role, you’ll play a key part in overseeing our day shift production team, ensuring operations run safely, efficiently, and to our high-quality standards. We’re looking for a strong, hands-on leader who can drive performance, foster teamwork, and help our team achieve daily production goals. At Utz, we take pride in investing in our people, and that’s what sets us apart. We offer career growth opportunities, a team-focused culture where your contribution matters, and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Ask us about our in-house medical clinic that provides free healthcare services to full-time employees and their dependents, as well as our 24/7 onsite gym that’s free for all associates. These are just a few examples of the many ways we support the health and well-being of our team. Ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values you? Apply today to join the UTZ team!

Requirements

• Must be able to work the scheduled shift of Monday - Thursday, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Experience with packaging machinery and production operations preferred.
• Effective communication skills in English; 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.

Benefits

• In-house medical clinic that provides free healthcare services to full-time employees and their dependents
• 24/7 onsite gym that’s free for all associates
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer match 401k
• Profit sharing plan
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED