Production Team Lead - Weekend Shift

Production Team Lead Who We Are Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being through innovation in Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions. Working at Essity is not just a career, it’s where you’ll play your part in a better future, making 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. At Essity, there’s shared belonging and individual growth. Our culture grows with you. About the Role We’re looking for a proactive and organized Production Team Coordinator to help keep our manufacturing floor running efficiently. In this role, you’ll be a key connection point for the team, coordinating daily activities, supporting operators, and ensuring smooth, consistent workflow throughout the shift. If you enjoy helping teams succeed and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. This role will be based out of our Bordentown, NJ facility. The position hands-on training on the first shift Monday to Friday from 7AM to 3:30PM before moving into a Weekend shift Friday to Sunday from 5:00AM to 5:00PM. 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. Manage resources (e.g., materials, equipment) effectively, demonstrating cost consciousness. 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. Lead 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. Who You Are 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. 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: 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 opportunities 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. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact View email address on click.appcast.io 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. 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. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact View email address on click.appcast.io 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. Application End Date: Job Requisition ID: Essity263722 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity!