Production Supervisor-Weekend Night Shift

Utz Brands, Inc. • Kings Mountain, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, to oversee Packaging operations on a rotating weekend night schedule. The supervisor ensures production runs safely, efficiently, and consistently while guiding the team and supporting a high-performing manufacturing operation.

The role oversees shift production for processing and packaging, leads hourly and temporary associates, ensures compliance with food-safety and company procedures, monitors production performance, and works with Quality Assurance and Maintenance to address issues. The schedule alternates between Thursday–Sunday and Friday–Sunday, with shifts running from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

Utz describes its workplace as supportive, caring, and inclusive, with opportunities for career growth and advancement. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer 401(k) match, profit sharing, an employee stock purchase plan, and other benefits and resources.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in food manufacturing or mass production; experience in a USDA-regulated facility is preferred.
• Experience managing teams and leading plant programs.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and SSOPs.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Comfortable working in a physical, hands-on role and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Commitment to excellence and passion for food safety and operations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a USDA-regulated facility.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all shift production operations for processing and packaging.
• Lead and manage hourly and temporary associates, including training, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee processes and ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and company procedures.
• Conduct pre- and post-operation inspections.
• Schedule, assign, and adjust labor based on production demands.
• Monitor line performance, labor efficiency, and packaging waste.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Maintenance to resolve quality or equipment issues.
• Maintain documentation for safety, quality, and audits.
• Promote accountability, food safety, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer 401(k) match
• Profit sharing plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Other benefits, resources, and programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed