Packaging Lead

Bridor North America; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridor North America is seeking a Packaging Lead to support the safe, efficient operation of our bread packaging lines in Vineland, New Jersey. In this hands-on role, you will coordinate line start-ups, product changeovers, and supervise packaging staff to meet production goals while upholding quality and food safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years factory experience, a high school diploma or GED, and knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and BRC.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in a factory or manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and BRC food safety standards.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Set up packaging lines and coordinate start-ups and changeovers.
• Monitor equipment and adjust for efficiency and minimal waste.
• Follow food safety procedures and monitor CCPs.
• Report quality concerns to QA and production supervisor.
• Track temperatures, packaging quality, and output.
• Ensure packaging materials and supplies are available.
• Assist with staffing at start-up and production.
• Train new employees on assigned tasks.

Skills

Factory experience

Bakery operations

Attention to detail

English reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Job description

About Bridor

Bridor creates and manufactures premium European-style breads, croissants, pastries, and viennoiserie for retail, foodservice, and hospitality customers throughout North America. As part of Groupe Le Duff, we combine traditional French baking expertise with modern manufacturing technology.

Packaging Lead – Bakery Manufacturing

Location: Vineland, New Jersey

Reports to: Production Supervisor

About Bridor

Bridor creates and manufactures premium European-style breads, croissants, pastries, and viennoiserie for retail, foodservice, and hospitality customers throughout North America. As part of Groupe Le Duff, we combine traditional French baking expertise with modern manufacturing technology.

At Bridor, we value teamwork, quality, and safety. We offer employees the opportunity to build their skills, contribute to our operations, and grow their careers in food manufacturing.

Learn more about our company and products at america.bridor.com/en.

Position Overview

Bridor is seeking a Packaging Lead to support the safe, efficient operation of our bread packaging lines. In this hands‑on role, you will coordinate line start‑ups and product changeovers, support employees, and help meet production goals while maintaining product quality and food safety standards.

What You’ll Do

• Set up packaging equipment before start-up and coordinate line start-ups and product changeovers
• Monitor and adjust equipment to maintain efficient operations, reduce downtime, and minimize product loss
• Follow food safety procedures and ensure critical control points (CCPs) are monitored and controlled as required
• Report food safety or product quality concerns to Quality Assurance and communicate deviations from standard procedures to the Production Supervisor
• Monitor frozen product temperatures, packaging quality, and production output
• Ensure packaging materials, components, crates, and other supplies are available to keep lines running
• Calculate required crate quantities and complete daily production reports accurately
• Coordinate with the supervisor to ensure adequate staffing at start-up and throughout production
• Support the supervisor in training new employees on their assigned tasks
• Report operational and mechanical problems to the supervisor and maintenance department
• Follow equipment shutdown and lockout procedures during stoppages and servicing
• Maintain clean, orderly work areas and follow all safety, health, environmental, and company requirements
• Perform other duties related to the position

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Two to five years of experience in a factory or manufacturing environment
• Basic knowledge of bakery operations
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and BRC food safety standards
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Minitab
• Ability to read and understand written instructions in English
• Attention to detail and the ability to perform tasks requiring accuracy and precision
• Ability to communicate production issues and work effectively with production, quality, and maintenance teams

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to move or transport loads weighing up to 35 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, cold temperatures, and flour
• Availability to work day or night shifts, consisting of three 12-hour shifts; weekend availability may be required

Join Bridor and help us deliver quality products to customers across North America.