Production Supervisor - Weeknight

Utz Brands, Inc.•Goodyear, AZ

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team of manufacturing professionals at the Goodyear facility located in Goodyear, AZ. This position is responsible for leading and overseeing production as directed by the production schedule. This position requires a work shift of Monday-Friday 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM . Some flexibility as required. This is a full-time exempt position.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills to effectively lead and motivate a team
Strong public speaking and presentation skills
English proficiency, required
Knowledge of food safety practices, GMPs, and SQF requirements
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Ability to assess performance data and implement process improvements
Competency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to lift moderately heavy materials and perform occasional physical tasks such as skid pulling
Attention to detail, organizational ability, and commitment to quality standards
Strong commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment

Nice To Haves

Spanish proficiency, highly preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises assigned team which may consist of Packers, Machine Operators, Fryers, Seasoners, etc.
Involved in department interviewing, training and evaluation of department members.
Monitors and analyzes labor hours and crew size needed to efficiently run production lines.
Assists Production Managers in month end inventory counting.
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.
Works with production planning and other departments to ensure production attainment and adherence goals are achieved.
Develops and implements methods of achieving plant performance and efficiency to meet plant and corporate goals.
Analyzes and assesses line level performance, seek out and drive process improvements, identify and reduce waste.
Manages material usage and waste on assigned lines to support cost initiatives.
Uses EAM to enter work orders and track preventative maintenance tasks.
Monitors and analyzes RedZone for packaging and fryer efficiencies, quality checks, and downtime.
Supports and sustains Integrated Work Systems in the plant to include maintaining and communicating line level KPIs and performance standards.
Responsible for the safety performance of assigned team while supporting the culture of safety and health through active engagement with employees and the maintenance of a safe work environment.
Follows and enforces all GMP and food safety practices and all applicable requirements of the SQF system.
Follows instructions and training for reporting and escalating food safety problems to appropriate personnel
Performs other duties as assigned that impact and support the overall outcome of the company and department objectives.