Production Lead - Weekday Night Shift

Are you looking for a fulfilling career with a company that values teamwork and your personal success? At Utz Quality Foods, we are committed to helping you grow while ensuring our manufacturing operations run smoothly. Join a team of dedicated professionals working together to create top-quality snacks!

We are currently seeking a Business Unit Lead 1 join our team. The Business Unit Lead coordinates daily activities within the assigned area, under the direction of the Business Unit Manager, to ensure efficient use of associates' time and effort in meeting area and plant goals. The Business Unit Lead partners closely with area associates, Business Unit Manager, and support functions to drive safety, quality, and productivity while supporting Utz's culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Work Schedule:

• Rotating Schedule: 1st week: Monday to Thursday 2nd week: Monday to Wednesday 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily activities within the area under the direction of the Business Unit Manager to ensure efficient use of associates' time and effort in meeting area and plant goals.
• Lead routine production problem-solving and root cause analysis efforts.
• Maintain and uphold UPMS Principles and routine activities.
• Coordinate periodic cleaning programs and monthly sanitation checks.
• Maintain 5S Standards and housekeeping standards.
• Provide and ensure explanation of all deviations in procedures and line process checks.
• Assist with process equipment and procedure changes.
• Ensure proper sanitation and inspection of equipment following daily and periodic cleaning or maintenance work.
• Perform minor maintenance items as needed.
• Complete required paperwork for all areas and conduct respective inventories.
• Maintain legible, neat, and accurate records, documentation, and reports, including accurate payroll and attendance documentation in ADP for assigned associates.
• Promote effective communication between shifts and areas.
• Assist with training new associates
• Track and chart shift performance data using established reporting tools.
• Actively support continuous improvement initiatives and the pursuit of zero losses and defects, partnering with area owners daily to eliminate downtime and stops.
• Actively participate in team goal setting and process improvement efforts to support low-cost, high-quality production.
• Ensure the quality of products and the workplace by following all procedures, GMP, corporate quality guidelines, and housekeeping standards.
• Actively participate in team safety efforts, support safety activities, and perform all duties safely, using discretion to prevent injury to self and others.
• Complete associate onboarding and qualification process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Additional technical training or certification (e.g., forklift operation) preferred.

• Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered.

• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment, preferably within a food manufacturing environment or equivalent education.

• Prior experience coordinating or leading the work of others preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership ability, presentation skills, positive demeanor, strong interpersonal and verbal communication skill

• Ability to work well within a team environment and effectively with all associates.

• Strong planning and organizational skills.

• Strong understanding of safety guidelines and strong problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to learn all area processes.

• Digital literacy, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office 360 applications, ADP, and Excel.

• Strong belief in the value of learning, coaching others, promoting teamwork, and an understanding of the requirements and importance of accurate documentation.

• Bilingual English and Spanish Preferred

External Recruitment Process

• Easy Application (5 mins): Introduce yourself and answer a few key questions to get started.
• Engaging Chat Interview (20-25 mins): Share your experiences in an online chat, highlighting how your values align with ours.
• Live Interview: Selected candidates will meet with the hiring manager to explore their alignment with the team and overall Utz company culture.

Continuously Pursuing Excellence!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our full-time benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale!

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

• Must be self-motivated.
• Ability to respond to changes quickly and pay close attention to detail.
• Knowledge of safe operating practices involved in the use of lock-out/tag-out programs and food safety.
• Experience with general mechanic tools (Allen wrenches, screw drivers, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to operate production and data entry equipment.
• Must follow all personal and food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Strong commitment to company values.