Utz Quality Foods, Inc
Production Supervisor-Night Shift
Utz Quality Foods, Inc, Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States, 28086
Are you a hands‑on leader with a passion for food safety, production excellence, and team development? Join
Utz Quality Foods , a beloved name in snacks, as we expand our operations in Kings Mountain, NC. We’re seeking a Production Supervisor to lead our night shift rotating schedule and help shape a high‑performing team that delivers quality every shift.
In this role, you’ll oversee both Processing and Packaging operations, ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and consistently. You’ll be instrumental in guiding your team, fostering collaboration, and driving success in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Rotating Work Schedule:
Week 1: Friday-Sunday, 6:30 PM-6:30 AM
Week 2: Thursday-Sunday, 6:30 PM-6:00 AM (Schedule repeats weekly)
Responsibilities:
Supervise all shift production operations for Processing and Packaging
Lead and manage hourly and temporary associates, including training, coaching, and performance management
Oversee all processes and ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and company procedures
Conduct pre and post-op inspections
Schedule, assign, and adjust labor based on production demands
Monitor line performance, labor efficiency, and packaging waste
Collaborate with QA and Maintenance to resolve quality or equipment issues
Maintain documentation for safety, quality, and audits
Drive a culture of accountability, food safety, and continuous improvement
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years of experience in food manufacturing or mass production, preferably in a USDA-regulated facility
Proven 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 (able to lift up to 50 lbs)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
A commitment to excellence and a passion for food safety and operations
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, protected veteran status, or disability.
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Utz Quality Foods , a beloved name in snacks, as we expand our operations in Kings Mountain, NC. We’re seeking a Production Supervisor to lead our night shift rotating schedule and help shape a high‑performing team that delivers quality every shift.
In this role, you’ll oversee both Processing and Packaging operations, ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and consistently. You’ll be instrumental in guiding your team, fostering collaboration, and driving success in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
Rotating Work Schedule:
Week 1: Friday-Sunday, 6:30 PM-6:30 AM
Week 2: Thursday-Sunday, 6:30 PM-6:00 AM (Schedule repeats weekly)
Responsibilities:
Supervise all shift production operations for Processing and Packaging
Lead and manage hourly and temporary associates, including training, coaching, and performance management
Oversee all processes and ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and company procedures
Conduct pre and post-op inspections
Schedule, assign, and adjust labor based on production demands
Monitor line performance, labor efficiency, and packaging waste
Collaborate with QA and Maintenance to resolve quality or equipment issues
Maintain documentation for safety, quality, and audits
Drive a culture of accountability, food safety, and continuous improvement
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years of experience in food manufacturing or mass production, preferably in a USDA-regulated facility
Proven 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 (able to lift up to 50 lbs)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
A commitment to excellence and a passion for food safety and operations
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, protected veteran status, or disability.
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