TEAM LEADER, PACKAGING- 2nd shift

Pim Brands; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan match

Comprehensive benefits package

Personal time off

Job summary

Pim Brands is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor in Somerset, NJ. You will provide leadership to teams, ensuring compliance with GMP and HACCP guidelines while driving continuous improvement and productivity.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of management experience, preferably in a packaging environment. Responsibilities include training staff, adhering to safety practices, and enhancing production quality. This position offers a competitive salary between $70,000 and $80,000 annually along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of management experience in a packaging environment.
• Strong focus with the courage, drive, and discipline to execute.
• Self-motivated and bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and development to team and associates.
• Align continuous improvement initiatives with key performance metrics.
• Conduct safety and quality audits as scheduled.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Lean Manufacturing

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)

Communication

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in Management, Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Somerset, NJ 08873
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000
Job Category: Manufacturing

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership & development to team and associates to provide direction, inspire, challenge and guide activities pertinent to Safety; Machine Care, Sanitation, & Maintenance; Quality; Productivity; Cost; and People.
• Aligns continuous improvement initiatives with key performance metrics to drive goals.
• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP.
• Follow PIM Brands GMP rules.
• Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMPs.
• Delivers with a commitment to excellence and a dissatisfaction with the status‑quo.
• Develops positive relationships with internal constituents and support teams including Human Resources, Finance, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Sanitation, Logistics, and Facilities.
• Provides training and coaching on job skills, safety policies, rules and regulations, as well as other company policies and sanitation standards—Leads by example.
• Engages employees in identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensures that the teams comply with GMP and HACCP guidelines to ensure food safety, food quality and customer specifications.
• Conducts quality and safety audits as scheduled, partners with Quality to ensure compliance to SQF.
• Completes all reporting, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and works with Engineering, Maintenance, and Continuous Improvement to resolve any equipment inefficiencies.
• Ensures correct reporting of production and adherence to inventory procedures including FEFO control.
• Effectively handles all emergencies and reports incidents to appropriate personnel. Investigates immediately and utilizes support services (HR, Safety, Quality).
• Provide feedback, coaching and cross‑training to manufacturing staff to develop a highly skilled workforce with potential for promotions.
• Coordinates production activities with planning, warehouse, procurement, facilities/maintenance, sanitation, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources and equipment.
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, sanitation, and operation reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.
• Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Revises production schedules and priorities because of equipment failure, operating problems, or Supply Chain problems.
• Inspires and motivates the team through a lively and engaging management style and care for people.
• Builds an empowered, engaged, and high‑performing team by hiring top talent and developing people. A coach and mentor who seeks to share knowledge and grow talent across the organization—your team will want to follow you.
• Effectively manages all employee relations matters and conflict resolution and tracks and ensures associates comply with attendance policies.
• Creates development experiences that will cross‑train and grow talent.
• Ensures focus and accountability, facilitates collaboration, continuous improvement, and achievement of results.
• Manages key projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering or another related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of similar management experience in a packaging environment, preferably within confectionery industry.
• Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) language preferred, and strong overall communication skills required.
• Strong focus with the courage, drive, and discipline to execute.
• Intellectual and analytical horsepower with ability to apply problem‑solving techniques and take on business challenges.
• Demonstrated personal and professional values, being a role model & positive influence on those around him/her. Demonstrates unquestionable integrity and character. Brings out the best in others by these qualities.
• Knowledge and demonstrated success driving lean manufacturing principles and tools leading to strong results.
• Demonstrated ability to hire top talent and build talented, engaged, and high‑performing teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience on safety best practices and regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal and organization skills; and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to influence people, including building high levels of trust and commitment.
• Exceptional performance and record of achievement demonstrating leadership capabilities.
• Self‑motivated and bias for action.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Approachable, authentic and genuine.

Physical Demands / Essential Job Functions

Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, and crouching. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls. Lifting and moving of objects weighing at least 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and considered to enable an individual to perform the essential job functions.

Work Environment

Job will generally be performed in the manufacturing plant. When on the plant floor it is representative of a large, busy manufacturing operation. Noisy, active, objects on the floor, constant movement and traffic flow of motorized equipment. Hair net, beard net, assigned work uniform, protective eye wear and gloves are among the GMP required apparel that must be worn, if indicated, on the plant floor.

Worksite

PIM Brands in Somerset, New Jersey. The role requires working on‑site: Ability to work 4‑week rotations: Sunday to Thursday (5), Tuesday to Saturday (5), Friday to Monday (4).

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay range: $70,000 to $80,000.
• Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (based on eligibility and position).
• Comprehensive benefits package effective day 1, including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and more.
• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support your decisions.
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays.
• Business casual dress.
• Entrepreneurial culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement.

EEO Statement

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.