TEAM LEADER, PACKAGING- 2nd shift

PIM BRANDS LLC • Franklin Township, NJ

7d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

PIM Brands is seeking a 2nd Shift Packaging Team Lead to join their Maintenance department team in Somerset, NJ. This role is the first line leader responsible for all packaging line operations, managing approximately 50 associates per shift. The Team Lead will establish team goals, drive operational performance through lean initiatives, and oversee Safety, Machine Care, Sanitation, Maintenance, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and People. This position also involves developing talent through hiring, development activities, and employee engagement.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of similar management experience in a packaging environment, preferably within confectionary industry.
• 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.
• Approachability, authenticity and genuineness.

Nice To Haves

• Associates or bachelors degree in Management, Engineering or another related field is preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) language preferred.

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 and 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.
• 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 result.
• Manages key projects as assigned.

Benefits

• 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 much more
• Diverse range of benefit choices tailored to support you in making optimal decisions for yourself, your loved ones, and your preferred way of life
• Personal time off, vacation time, floating days and observed holidays
• Business casual dress
• Entrepreneurial and innovative culture offering the opportunity for internal career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree