Production Team Coordinator - Weekend Shift

Essity AB; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

PTO and paid time off

Scholarship program for children ofEss

Employee discounts

Job summary

Essity AB in Bordentown, NJ is seeking a proactive Production Team Coordinator to keep the manufacturing floor running efficiently. You’ll coordinate daily activities, support operators, and ensure smooth workflow across shifts.

The role starts on first shift 7AM–3:30PM, then moves to weekend 5AM–5PM Fri-Sun. You’ll collaborate across teams to meet production orders, maintain safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement with strong organizational skills and hands-on problem

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year in a team coordination or administrative role with understanding of workflows and resource management.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills across teams.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure commitment to a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment.
• Coordinate daily activities and support operators to keep workflow on track.
• Provide operational support for logistics and ensure resources are available.
• Facilitate clear communication between team members and align on tasks and schedules.
• Monitor safety, quality, and efficiency standards; identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business needs.
• Track day-to-day progress and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Lead onboarding and coaching of new and existing team members.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to meet objectives.

Job description

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity is not just a career, it’s where you’ll play your part in a better future, making the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well‑being. At Essity, there’s shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you.

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and organized Production Team Coordinator to help keep our manufacturing floor running efficiently. In this role, you’ll be a key connection point for the team, coordinating daily activities, supporting operators, and ensuring smooth, consistent workflow throughout the shift. If you enjoy helping teams succeed and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. This role will be based out of our Bordentown, NJ facility.

The position hands‑on training on the first shift Monday to Friday from 7AM to 3:30PM before moving into a Weekend shift Friday to Sunday from 5:00AM to 5:00PM.

What You Will Do

• Ensure commitment to I Care journey which ensures a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure production orders are executed accurately and efficiently.
• Provide operational support, helping with the logistics and ensuring that the team is equipped to complete their tasks.
• Facilitate communication between team members and ensure everyone is aligned on tasks and schedules.
• Monitor adherence to safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and loss elimination.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business needs.
• Track the day‑to‑day progress of tasks and ensure work is completed on time and within expectations.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer within the team.
• Contribute to achieving team objectives.
• Work closely with other departments and stakeholders.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
• Ensure that resources (materials, tools, etc.) are available to the team.
• Lead planning and execution of the 24‑hour Communication Cycle (Shift Handovers, DOM, CIL, PM, Changeovers, CL’s and coverage).
• Anticipate future crew needs and plan accordingly (trials, c/o, coverage, training, EO work etc.).
• Lead onboarding and facilitate continuous learning & coaching for new and existing team members.

Who You Are

• High School Diploma, Technical School Degree, or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a team coordination or administrative role with a solid understanding of operational workflows, task prioritization, and resource management.
• Relevant experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Basic literacy and math skills.
• Strong basic problem‑solving abilities.
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across teams.
• Experience in supervisory role with proven success in leading and motivating teams is preferred.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to maintaining quality standards throughout the production process.
• Safety awareness.
• Bilingual is a plus.

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well‑being for people and drive positive changes for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting Pay $25 to $29 per hour + quarterly bonus + full benefits.

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through Rally
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Employee discounts program
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Together, we are improving lives, every day.