Production Lead - Weekday Night Shift

Utz Brands, Inc.•Kings Mountain, NC

About The Position

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Production Lead to oversee key production equipment, train team members, support troubleshooting, and help manufacturing operations run smoothly. The role leads a team toward safety, quality, production, and cost goals, while supporting production schedules and maintaining food safety and GMP practices. The position works a rotating weekday night schedule: Monday through Thursday one week and Monday through Wednesday the next, from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

Requirements

Ability to inspire and motivate a team to meet production goals and maintain high morale.
Ability to delegate tasks effectively and ensure team members contribute 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, including monitoring machines, training team members, and troubleshooting problems.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Basic computer skills and ability to read production schedules.
Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
Must be self-motivated.
Ability to respond quickly to changes and pay close attention to detail.
Knowledge of safe operating practices involving lock-out/tag-out programs and food safety.
Experience with general mechanic tools, such as Allen wrenches and screwdrivers.
Demonstrated ability to operate production and data entry equipment.
Must follow personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
Strong commitment to company values.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Guide the team in meeting safety, quality, production, and cost goals.
Operate and maintain key production equipment, including fryers, packaging machines, seasoning machines, printers, and labelers.
Work with Maintenance to troubleshoot and resolve production equipment issues.
Train new and existing team members to operate equipment effectively.
Help execute shift production schedules, including start-ups, changeovers, and shutdowns.
Monitor product quality and ensure food safety and GMP tasks are followed.
Fill 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.