Manufacturing Performance Engineer

PIM Brands, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Bonus potential

401(k) plan match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

PIM Brands, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Performance Engineer at the Somerset, New Jersey site. The role drives Lean/TPM continuous improvement using PDCA methods, partnering with all pillars to eliminate losses and achieve annual objectives.

Key duties include training in Lean tools, leading improvements, developing standards, and supporting food safety and quality with GMP compliance. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred in Engineering/Manufacturing disciplines.
• Extensive TPM, Lean Manufacturing and/or integrated performance improvement experience.
• Good working knowledge of the supply chain and plant organization.
• Strong Focused Improvement/RCA and analytical skills.
• Excellent planning, organization and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide training in Lean tools and coach teams through continuous improvement.
• Identify process improvement opportunities with departmental leads and drive improvements.
• Create new standards and control plans; train and qualify staff on new processes.
• Support food safety and quality initiatives; monitor GMP adherence.
• Benchmark externally to deploy best practices with internal partners.
• Lead and participate in daily/weekly performance meetings and huddles.
• Drive Win the Day and other daily management system activities across the site.
• Train others in program management and root-cause problem solving.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

TPM

Change management

Data-driven mindset

Communication

Facilitation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

GMP compliance

Job description

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.

We are looking for a Manufacturing Performance Engineer interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our Operations department at PIM’s Somerset New Jersey location. This position will report to our Senior Operations Manager.

Job Overview

Support, drive and lead Lean/TPM Continuous Improvement systematic methodology implementation in the PIM Brands site ensuring effective governance following the "plan–do–check–act" (PDCA) flow. The position interfaces extensively with all pillars and functions to build capability and eliminate losses to deliver the plant Compelling Business Need (CBN) and annual objectives. This role is responsible for implementing Lean/TPM Continuous Improvement systematic tools while building the required capabilities, as well as pulling the other pillars to guarantee the delivery of business results through a High-Performance approach.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide training in Lean tools and techniques to help drive teams through continuous improvement. You will also coach employees to help them achieve their targets.
• Identify process improvement opportunities with departmental leads based on data, facilitate sessions, lead and support execution of newly established improvements.
• Once improvements are made, PE will create new standards and control plans, Train and qualify members into new working processes and validate outcome benefits and savings.
• Support food safety and quality issues to Plant management and involves quality improvement activities.
• Follow PIM Brands GMP rules and monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMP’s.
• Benchmark externally, ensuring where relevant that best practice and new tools are deployed in collaboration with internal partners.
• Actively participate and support daily and Weekly performance meetings and roadmap with a cell/business unit and performance improvement architecture.
• Drive “Win the Day” and other huddles (Daily Management System) across the site in collaboration with Business Leaders.
• In-depth knowledge and the capability to train others on program management and root cause problem solving skills to eliminate loss/waste.
• Ensure robust work process implementation & sustainability across the site through capability building of work process owners and executing work process health checks.
• Establish pillar governance process to constantly assess and Lean/TPM Continuous Improvement review progress.
• Support development of Core “Shop Floor Operator” Centric organization.
• Ensures proper and timely communication with all levels of the organization: Pillars’ teams escalating to eliminate barriers and correct any delay/ deviation of the plan.
• Develop his/her key customers into High Performance Work Systems (HPWS) role models.
• Promote servant leadership and Gemba Walks.

Education, Experience, And Training

• Bachelor’s degree Strongly Preferred in (Engineering Disciplines, Industrial/Manufacturing engineers, and supply chain operations)
• Extensive management knowledge includes TPM, Lean Manufacturing and/or integrated performance improvement processes.
• Good working knowledge of the supply chain and the plant organization.
• Solid knowledge of at least Pillar performance management.
• Solid knowledge of Focused Improvement/ Analytical Skills (Root Cause Analysis (RCA)/ Focus Improvement tools.
• Ability to blend people into teams; creates strong morale and leverages on diversity in his/her work;
• Effective at being a Servant Leader with the ability to lead and manage change.
• Results driven with a strong sense of urgency
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to effectively communicate with entire organization from hourly employees through executive leadership. Must have effective coaching skills at shop floor level
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with plant leadership teams, corporate continuous improvement team and other functions as necessary
• Proven ability to improve results & increase efficiency

What You Will Bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Experience implementing CI processes using Lean Six Sigma and TPM methodologies
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Experience in change-management processes
• Logical thinking and capacity to influence
• Results oriented and prepared to deal with ambiguity
• Data driven mind set
• Be comfortable to deal and collaborate with shop floor employees, peers and Managers

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling and crouching. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls. Lifting and moving objects weighing at least 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated and considered to enable an individual to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment

Job will generally be performed in the manufacturing plant. When on the plant floor, it is representative of a large, busy manufacturing operation. Noisy, active, objects on the floor, constant movement and traffic flow of motorized equipment. Hair net, beard net, assigned work uniform, protective eye wear, ear protection and gloves are among the GMP required apparel that must be worn, if indicated, on the plant floor. Instructions shall be available setting out how all tasks critical to meeting customer specifications, the maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency is to be performed.

We Are Proud To Offer

The pay range for this position is $85,000.00 - 100,000.00. 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.

• Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more
• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position)
• 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
• Professional development and training opportunities offered across the organization

Worksite

• The PIM Brands manufacturing site is located in Somerset, New Jersey
• The PIM Brands manfucaturing site is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• The position requires working on site

Awards & Accolades

• America’s Best Workplaces - 2026
• Best Places to Work in NJ – 2025
• Advocate of the Year Award - 2024
• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development - 2024
• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine - 2024
• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey
• #10 Candy Company in North America
• #26 Global Candy Company
• Makers of Welch’s - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.
• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer