Utz Quality Foods is currently seeking a 2nd shiftProduction Supervisor to support our Goodyear, AZ team. The 2nd shift Production Supervisor is responsible for the plant production team and the day-to-day management of plant operations. This position ensures full compliance with all food safety and regulatory requirements. The scope of this position includes all phases of production, including processing, packaging, case packaging and palletizing. Position may require variable days off, working rotating weekends and working variable shifts. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Production Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all production activities in accordance with corporate and plant policies, programs and standards concerning safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Provide continual leadership and guidance to team members for the purpose of increasing their effectiveness and establishing good working relationships.
• Actively promote plant safety and environmental programs and procedures that comply with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Manage staffing levels to current labor contract/labor standards requirements.
• Assign responsibilities to team members as required to meet planned production schedules.
• Coordinate the proper training of team members within the assigned department.
• Apply disciplinary actions in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
• Review RedZone data and coach team members on accuracy and data integrity.
• Drive accountability and improvement through use of RedZone data, production results, and personal observations.
• Investigate production delays and take corrective action as necessary.
• Keep management informed of the status of production and promptly notify management of issues impacting production. Prepare daily and other reports as needed.
• Promote an environment conducive to teams, teamwork, and line-driven accountability.
• Complete special projects, duties, and assignments as appropriate.
• Follow-up on and resolve all production and operation issues. Write and follow up on work orders as necessary. Participate or lead Good Manufacturing Practices, GMP, and Safety audits regularly.
• Adheres to all policies, guidelines, and procedures, such as GMP, HACCP, and work and safety rules.

Spreading Joy Through Food!

Here at Utz, we have a passion for food that our associates enjoy creating, our consumers love, and our customers choose. Our renowned family of brands includes Utz, Golden Flake, Good Health, TGI Friday's, On the Border, Bachman, and Zapp's. We provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We believe it is important to help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join OneUtzTeam and help us spread joy through food for generations to come!

An 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.

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associates or Bachelors Degree in business administration or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively give and receive feedback.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing, processing, and packaging preferred.
• Must have strong organizational skills and be results oriented.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities.
• Ability to direct the workforce with clear and unambiguous instructions.
• Ability to create a cohesive team capable of achieving business goals.
• Ability to lead a team and maintain a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to collect and analyze data from all available sources.
• Ability to solicit observations and feedback from others to help solve problems and drive operational improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate throughout all levels of the organization.
• Must be a self-starter driven to learn and improve the operation.