Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

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.

Key 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.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills to effectively lead and motivate a team
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• English proficiency, required
• Spanish proficiency, highly preferred
• 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

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.

Why Utz?

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 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.