Production Shift Lead — Fast-Paced Co-Packing

Ferrero International S.A.

New Jersey

On-site

USD 41,600 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferrero USA is seeking an Assistant Production Supervisor to support daily production operations in a fast-paced confectionery environment at our Somerset, NJ site. You will help execute schedules, manage line leaders, and ensure GMPs, sanitation, and food safety compliance while driving efficiency.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing or co-packing, strong leadership and teamwork skills, and experience with ERP systems like SAP/ECC.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, food production, or co-packing operations.
Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and quality systems.
Experience supporting production scheduling and labor coordination.
Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work with a diverse, multicultural workforce.
Experience working with SAP/ECC or other ERP systems preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).
Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing business priorities.
Lifting up to 50lbs., bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, standing for extended periods, frequently repeated manual tasks.

Responsibilities

Support the Production Supervisor in executing daily production schedules and meeting customer requirements.
Provide direction to line leads within assigned production areas.
Assist in supervising production operations to ensure compliance with product specifications, GMPs, sanitation procedures, and food safety requirements.
Coordinate and support product changeovers to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
Help determine labor allocations and staffing requirements to support production objectives.
Create and manage associate break schedules while maintaining operational coverage.
Monitor line performance, identify operational issues, and escalate concerns when needed.
Work with Material Handlers, Warehouse personnel, and Planning teams to ensure timely availability of bulk materials and packaging components.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas while promoting an injury-free workplace.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, PPE requirements, and company safety policies.
Monitor product quality and support efforts to reduce waste, scrap, and rework.
Assist with employee training and onboarding to ensure standard work practices are followed.
Assists in managing 100+ associates
Communicate production priorities, performance metrics, and operational issues during shift meetings and handoffs.
Partner closely with Maintenance, Sanitation, Quality, Warehousing, and Production Management to resolve operational challenges.
Serve as the primary escalation point for line leaders and production associates within the assigned area.
Works with Temp Agency on-site supervisor on related issues when needed.
Assist with documentation and recordkeeping to support traceability, quality compliance, and audit readiness.