Production Team Lead - Weekend Shift

Essity • Bordentown, NJ

2d • Onsite

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 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 and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED