Production Team Lead - 1st Shift

Essity; Bordentown (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Production Team Lead for the Bordentown, NJ facility. This role oversees daily manufacturing operations, coordinating activities, priorities, and cross-functional communication to ensure safe, efficient production.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year of team coordination or supervisory experience in manufacturing, plus a high school diploma. The role offers a 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule, competitive hourly pay, and benefits in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a team coordination or administrative role with a solid understanding of operational workflows, task prioritization, and resource management.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical school is a plus.
• Bilingual is a plus; strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment for the team.
• Collaborate to ensure production orders are executed accurately and efficiently.
• Provide operational support and ensure resources are available to complete tasks.
• Facilitate communication and keep the team aligned on schedules and priorities.
• Monitor safety, quality, and efficiency standards and drive improvements.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and loss elimination.
• Lead onboarding and coach team members to support performance goals.

Skills

Team coordination

Administrative support

Production/manufacturing experience

Communication

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School Diploma

Job description

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

Working at Essity means being part of a purpose-driven organization that strives to make the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. We offer impactful innovations, sustainable solutions, and a culture of shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you.

About the Role

TheEssity Manufacturing Professional HygieneNorth America Converting Team is currently searching fora Production Team Lead.This role will be based out ofourBordentown, NJfacility.

The Production Team Lead supports daily operations by coordinating activities, managing priorities, and facilitating communication across the team. This role provides administrative, operational, and production support to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include monitoring workflow, tracking progress toward goals, resolving routine issues, supporting equipment and process performance, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive productivity, safety, and continuous improvement.

Work Schedule - Monday - Friday from 7:00AM to 3:30PM

What You Will Do

• An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our 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 ensures 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 ensures that work is being 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.
• Ensures that resources (materials, tools, etc.) are available to the team.
• 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.
• 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:

Expected Compensation:

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.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• 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 opportunity 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

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make 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.