Production Lead- Week Night at Granted

Hanover, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Production Efficiency, Forklift Operation, High-Reach Equipment, Quality Control, Data Management, GMP Compliance, Food Safety, Continuous Improvement, Training, Scheduling, Communication, Safety Practices, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Office, Performance Evaluation

Industry

Description

We’re looking for a talented Production Lead to join our leadership team at the High Street facility in Hanover, PA! This is your chance to take your manufacturing experience and leadership skills to the next level while playing a key role in supporting the Production Supervisor with daily operations. In this full-time position, you’ll work Monday to Thursday from 5:55 PM-5:55 AM, helping to ensure smooth production processes and maintaining the high-quality standards we’re known for. If you’ve consistently demonstrated leadership, the ability to drive production efficiency, and a commitment to excellence, this is your opportunity to make an even bigger impact within our team! RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist the Production Supervisor in leading packaging, processing, and sanitation activities, and act as backup Supervisor in their absence. * Monitor attendance, evaluate individual performance, and train packaging personnel to meet production standards. * Efficiently schedule personnel to fulfill daily production requirements. * Operate forklifts and high-reach equipment (certification required or willingness to obtain). * Communicate downtime, production issues, and product overflow to the Production Supervisor. * Ensure quality product standards are met and upheld. * Execute and monitor tasks to maintain accurate data in ERP systems. * Manage material usage and waste on assigned lines to support cost-saving initiatives. * Utilize tools such as RedZone, 6S Principles, and Continuous Improvement methodologies. * Enter work orders and track maintenance tasks in the EAM system. * Lead and organize projects as assigned by management. * Identify and separate questionable finished products for supervisor review. * Maintain and communicate line-level KPIs and performance standards as part of the Integrated Work Systems (IWS). * Promote and ensure the safety of the team while fostering a culture of health and safety. * Enforce GMP, food safety practices, and SQF system requirements. * Perform other duties as assigned to support company and department goals. Requirements: * Requires analytical, math and reading skills * Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook * Requires leadership and management to direct the department and interface with other departments * Knowledge of designated packaging and processing operations to assist when needed * Must be forklift and high reach certified or willing to do so * Moderate lifting and occasional skid pulling * Fluent in Spanish desired but not required. 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. Qualifications .

Responsibilities

Assist the Production Supervisor in leading daily production operations and act as a backup in their absence. Monitor personnel performance, ensure quality standards, and promote safety within the team.