Production Supervisor-Weekend Night Shift
About The Position
Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee Packaging operations at its Kings Mountain, North Carolina facility. The supervisor leads night-shift production operations and hourly and temporary associates, ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and consistently. The role involves training and coaching team members, coordinating labor and production needs, monitoring performance and waste, maintaining compliance and documentation, and collaborating with Quality Assurance and Maintenance to resolve issues. The schedule rotates weekly: Week 1 is Thursday through Sunday, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM; Week 2 is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 PM–6:30 AM. Utz describes a supportive, caring, and inclusive environment with opportunities for career growth and advancement. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer 401(k) match, a profit-sharing plan, and an employee stock purchase plan.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in food manufacturing or mass production.
- 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.
- Comfort working in a physical, hands-on role and ability 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 is preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supervise 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, dental, and vision plans.
- Employer match on 401(k).
- Profit-sharing plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
- Additional benefits, resources, and programs to support associates' health.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
