2nd Shift Warehouse Team Lead — Logistics & Safety

DSM-Firmenich AG; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

DSM-Firmenich AG in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Warehouse Shift Team Lead on the 2nd shift to manage daily operations within internal logistics, ensuring safe and compliant material flow through warehouse, ASRS, kitting, and production support.

You will lead frontline teams, coordinate workflows, develop performance, and uphold safety, quality, and operational excellence across the site, with emphasis on GMP/HACCP compliance and lean practices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in internal logistics or chemical manufacturing operations.
• 3+ years’ experience of inventory or chemical manufacturing.
• 3+ years’ experience of leadership in a logistics or chemical manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh, fill, package, and label liquid, powder, and chemical materials while following established work instructions and quality standards.
• Utilize SAP, MES, and Weight Assisted Computer (WAC) systems to validate materials, manage inventory transactions, confirm pack-out quantities, and maintain accurate production records.
• Safely operate filling, material handling, forklift, and drum handling equipment while ensuring proper container closure, tamper‑evident sealing, grounding, bonding, and equipment setup.
• Maintain material traceability and organization through proper labeling, storage practices, FIFO inventory management, and adherence to HACCP and GMP requirements.
• Perform cleaning, inspection, and restocking activities to ensure equipment, containers, and work areas meet quality, housekeeping, and operational standards.
• Support a strong safety culture by following all safety procedures, using appropriate PPE, participating in continuous improvement initiatives, and immediately addressing or reporting unsafe conditions.

Skills

Leadership experience in logistics

Lean principles & CI

GMP & HACCP knowledge

Inventory control experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

MES

WAC

Job description

DSM-Firmenich AG in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Warehouse Shift Team Lead on the 2nd shift to manage daily operations within internal logistics, ensuring safe and compliant material flow through warehouse, ASRS, kitting, and production support.

You will lead frontline teams, coordinate workflows, develop performance, and uphold safety, quality, and operational excellence across the site, with emphasis on GMP/HACCP compliance and lean practices.