Senior Warehouse Team Lead (2nd Shift) - Princeton, NJ

Warehouse Shift Team Lead 2nd Shift Princeton, NJ

The Senior Team Lead is responsible for leading daily operations within the internal logistics function, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant flow of materials throughout warehouse, ASRS, kitting, and production support activities. This role provides frontline leadership, coordinates workflow, develops team performance, and drives adherence to safety, quality, and operational excellence standards.

Your key responsibilities:

• Accurately weigh, fill, package, and label liquid, powder, and chemical materials while following established work instructions and quality standards.
• Utilize SAP, MES, and Weight Assisted Computer (WAC) systems to validate materials, manage inventory transactions, confirm pack-out quantities, and maintain accurate production records.
• Safely operate filling, material handling, forklift, and drum handling equipment while ensuring proper container closure, tamper-evident sealing, grounding, bonding, and equipment setup.
• Maintain material traceability and organization through proper labeling, storage practices, FIFO inventory management, and adherence to HACCP and GMP requirements.
• Perform cleaning, inspection, and restocking activities to ensure equipment, containers, and work areas meet quality, housekeeping, and operational standards.
• Support a strong safety culture by following all safety procedures, using appropriate PPE, participating in continuous improvement initiatives, and immediately addressing or reporting unsafe conditions.

We bring:

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day sustainability embedded in all we do
• A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you'll work on what's next
• Growth that keeps up with you you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
• A culture that lifts you up with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on
• A community where your voice matters it is essential to serve our customers well

You bring:

• High School Diploma Required
• 3+ years' experience in internal logistics or chemical manufacturing operations.
• 3+ years' experience of inventory or chemical manufacturing.
• 3+ years' experience of leadership experience in a logistics or chemical manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant's job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $38.00 - $40.00. In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich: At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement: At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement: We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.