Manufacturing Mogul Lead- All shifts

Pim Brands; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits starting day 1

Bonus eligibility

401(k) plan match

Job summary

PIM Brands in Somerset, NJ is seeking a Mogul Lead (PIM Level 7) to oversee daily Processing and Mogul manufacturing, from Kitchen through Shakeout, ensuring safe, efficient production and compliance with quality standards. You will lead the floor, coach operators, collaborate with maintenance, quality, engineering, and planning, and drive performance metrics like throughput and OEE.

This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience leading high-volume or critical production lines.
• Advanced understanding of mogul operations, safety, quality, and process control.
• Proven ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership for all Mogul processing operations.
• Ensure safety, quality, and production schedules are met.
• Coach operators and maintain standard work on shift.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and Planning teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Team coaching

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mogul systems

Reporting software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Somerset - Somerset, NJ 08873

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.56 - $28.37 Hourly

Do you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!

At PIM, we make the brands you love. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

The Mogul Lead (PIM Level 7)

The Mogul Lead serves as the frontline operational leader for the Processing and Mogul manufacturing area and is responsible for overseeing daily production activities across the entire manufacturing process from Kitchen through Shakeout. This position provides direct floor leadership, operational coordination, and performance oversight for all processing functions, including Cooking, Batch Making, Trucking, Mogul Operations, Pickout, Shakeout, and associated support activities.

The Mogul Lead is accountable for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of production plans while maintaining the highest standards of safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and operational discipline. This role serves as the primary point of coordination between departments and functions to ensure seamless communication, effective resource utilization, and uninterrupted business operations.

As the first level of leadership within the Processing organization, the Mogul Lead establishes daily performance expectations, reinforces standard work, coaches and develops team members, drives accountability, and promotes a culture of operational excellence. This role maintains a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and serves as the primary escalation point for operational concerns affecting production, quality, safety, staffing, scheduling, equipment performance, and material flow.

The Mogul Lead works closely with Operations Leadership, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Sanitation, Warehouse, Planning, and Continuous Improvement teams to ensure production objectives are achieved and sustainable performance improvements are implemented across the department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Leadership & Floor Management

• Provide daily leadership and direction for all Processing operations, including Kitchen, Batch Making, Trucking, Mogul Operations, Pickout, Curing, and Shakeout.
• Maintain ownership of daily floor execution and ensure production schedules are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Establish clear expectations and priorities for processing personnel throughout the shift.
• Monitor production flow and coordinate resources to maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Ensure proper staffing, coverage, and deployment of personnel based on operational needs.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for production issues, operational disruptions, and manufacturing challenges.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor and provide hands-on leadership throughout the shift.

Safety, Food Safety & Compliance Leadership

• Promote and reinforce a culture where safety is the highest operational priority.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, GMPs, HACCP, SQF, food safety requirements, sanitation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine safety observations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Investigate and elevate safety, food safety, and compliance concerns as necessary.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance initiatives.
• Hold team members accountable for following established procedures, policies, and safety standards.

Production Performance & Operational Excellence

• Drive achievement of key performance metrics including throughput, schedule attainment, labor efficiency, quality, waste reduction, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Monitor production performance throughout the shift and take corrective action when performance gaps are identified.
• Coordinate production activities between departments to maximize operational efficiency.
• Ensure operational priorities remain aligned with business objectives and production requirements.
• Minimize downtime through proactive issue identification, communication, and escalation.
• Support implementation and sustainment of operational excellence initiatives.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to Mogul Operators, Technicians, and Senior Technicians.
• Reinforce expectations related to safety, attendance, performance, quality, and workplace behavior.
• Support onboarding, training, skills development, and qualification programs.
• Coach team members on standard work, operational best practices, and manufacturing expectations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous learning.
• Identify development opportunities and support succession planning efforts within the department.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the primary communication link between Processing Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering, Planning, Sanitation, and Leadership teams.
• Coordinate activities required to support production continuity and schedule attainment.
• Ensure operational issues are communicated effectively and resolved in a timely manner.
• Facilitate shift handoffs and communicate key operational information to incoming teams and management.
• Partner with support departments to resolve equipment, quality, staffing, inventory, and process-related challenges.
• Drive alignment across functional groups to support manufacturing objectives.

Standard Work, Process Control & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions, production standards, and operating controls.
• Maintain process discipline and drive consistency across all processing functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and efficiency.
• Support root cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Reinforce sustainability of improvements through coaching, accountability, and adherence to updated standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role operates primarily within a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to hot surfaces, steam, elevated temperatures, moving equipment, ingredient dust, and production-related noise. Required PPE and GMP-compliant attire must be worn at all times.

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, walking, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be considered in accordance with applicable laws.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years experience in manufacturing or food production
• Demonstrated experience leading high-volume or critical production lines
• Advanced understanding of mogul operations, safety, quality, and process control
• Proven ability to make sound decisions in fast-paced, high-impact environments

Preferred

• Confectionery manufacturing experience
• Strong technical knowledge of mogul systems, process optimization, and troubleshooting
• Experience driving continuous improvement on high-output lines
• Demonstrated readiness for supervisory or management progression

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership presence and communication skills
• Results-driven mindset with ownership of outcomes
• Ability to prioritize competing operational demands
• Mentorship and coaching capability
• Computer proficiency for reporting and performance tracking
• Flexible availability to support business needs

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. The incumbent is expected to assume additional responsibilities, projects, assignments, cross-training activities, and operational support tasks as required to meet business needs and organizational objectives at the direction of leadership.

We are proud to offer:

• The pay range for this position is $23.56 to $28.37. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position)
• Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more
• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays
• Business casual dress
• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement

Awards & Accolades

• #10 Candy Company in North America
• #26 Global Candy Company
• Makers of Welch’s - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.
• 2024 Advocate of the Year Award
• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development 2024
• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine 2024
• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market
• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer