Production Team Lead - Weekend Shift
About The Position
Essity is seeking a proactive and organized Production Team Coordinator to ensure the efficient operation of their manufacturing floor. This role serves as a crucial link for the team, coordinating daily activities, supporting operators, and maintaining a smooth workflow throughout the shift. The position involves hands-on training on the first shift (Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 3:30 PM) before transitioning to a Weekend shift (Friday to Sunday, 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM) at their Bordentown, NJ facility. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy helping teams succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- 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.
- Basic computer proficiency (data entry, email, documentation, etc.).
- Strong basic problem-solving abilities.
- Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across teams.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a supervisory role with proven success in leading and motivating teams is preferred.
- Bilingual is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Ensure production orders are executed accurately and efficiently through collaboration with team members.
- Provide operational support, assisting with logistics and ensuring the team has the necessary resources to complete tasks.
- Facilitate communication among team members, ensuring alignment 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.
- Effectively manage resources (materials, equipment) with cost consciousness.
- Track day-to-day task progress to ensure timely completion within expectations.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer within the team.
- Contribute to achieving team objectives.
- Collaborate closely with other departments and stakeholders.
- Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
- Ensure the availability of necessary resources (materials, tools, etc.) for the team.
- Lead the 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.
Benefits
- United Healthcare PPO
- EyeMed Vision Insurance
- Delta Dental Insurance
- Wellness program provided through Rally Healthcare
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
