Packaging Team Leader

Bridor Usa, Inc.; Vineland (NJ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridor is seeking a Packaging Team Lead to oversee our high-volume bread-packaging lines at the Vineland, NJ plant. This hands-on, plant-floor leadership role coordinates start-ups, line changes, and daily production, while guiding staff to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets.

The position requires 2–5 years in manufacturing, English literacy, GMP/HACCP knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Three 12-hour shifts are available on a fixed schedule with day or night options.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in a manufacturing or factory environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and read written instructions in English.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to lift or move up to 35 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate packaging-line start-ups, product changes, and daily production activities.
• Set up and adjust packaging equipment before production begins.
• Keep packaging lines operating efficiently while minimizing downtime and product loss.
• Ensure Critical Control Points are monitored according to required procedures.
• Follow and reinforce food-safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, and BRC requirements.
• Immediately report food-safety, quality, production, or process deviations.
• Confirm adequate staffing at line start-up and throughout production.
• Help train new employees on their assigned responsibilities.
• Ensure packaging materials, components, and supplies remain available.
• Identify operational or mechanical issues and communicate them to Production and Maintenance.
• Complete daily production reports and required documentation.
• Follow lockout/tagout and other safety procedures during equipment stoppages.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing

English proficiency

Basic Excel

Physical ability (lift 35 lbs)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Full-time Regular PACKAGING TEAM LEAD Vineland, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1182

Salary: $29.80 Annually

Packaging Team Lead – Industrial Bakery Manufacturing

Location: Vineland NJ Plant
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Starting Pay:$29.80 per hour

Position Summary

Bridor is seeking a Packaging Team Lead to support our high-volume industrial bakery manufacturing operation in Vineland.

This position coordinates the daily operation of bread-packaging lines, supports packaging employees, monitors food-safety and quality requirements, and helps ensure production goals are achieved safely and efficiently.

This is a hands-on, plant-floor leadership position. It is not a warehouse, office, or general labor role.

Schedule Options

This position works three 12-hour shifts per week on a fixed day or night schedule. Available schedules may include:

• Thursday–Saturday
• Tuesday–Thursday

Candidates must be able to work the full assigned 12-hour day or night shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate packaging-line start-ups, product changes, and daily production activities.
• Set up and adjust packaging equipment before production begins.
• Keep packaging lines operating efficiently while minimizing downtime and product loss.
• Ensure Critical Control Points are monitored according to required procedures.
• Follow and reinforce food-safety, quality, GMP, HACCP, and BRC requirements.
• Immediately report food-safety, quality, production, or process deviations.
• Confirm adequate staffing at line start-up and throughout production.
• Help train new employees on their assigned responsibilities.
• Ensure packaging materials, components, and supplies remain available.
• Identify operational or mechanical issues and communicate them to Production and Maintenance.
• Complete daily production reports and required documentation.
• Follow lockout/tagout and other safety procedures during equipment stoppages.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Perform other responsibilities related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two to five years of experience in a manufacturing or factory environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and read written instructions in English.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ability to complete accurate production records.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to lift or move up to 35 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to work an assigned fixed 12-hour day or night schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial bakery or food-manufacturing environment.
• Previous team lead, line lead, or production coordination experience.
• Basic knowledge of bakery production.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, BRC, and food-safety requirements.
• Experience setting up, monitoring, or adjusting packaging equipment.

This position requires working:

• On the production floor in an open manufacturing environment.
• Around flour and bakery ingredients.
• In cold and noisy areas.
• On your feet while performing repetitive and precision-based tasks.
• On an assigned fixed day or night schedule.

Bridor is looking for a dependable, safety-focused team member who can keep employees organized, address problems quickly, and help the packaging lines meet production and quality expectations.