Do you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!
At PIM, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.
We are looking for a Manufacturing Mogul Lead-3rd shift, Thur- Mon interested in a career with a top ranked and growing snack company, to join our Production/Packaging department at PIM’s Somerset New Jersey location. This position will report to our Team Leader, Packaging.
Job Overview
The Mogul Lead (PIM Level 7) serves as the frontline operational leader for the Processing and Mogul manufacturing area and is responsible for overseeing daily production activities across the entire manufacturing process from Kitchen through Shakeout. This position provides direct floor leadership, operational coordination, and performance oversight for all processing functions, including Cooking, Batch Making, Trucking, Mogul Operations, Pickout, Shakeout, and associated support activities.
The Mogul Lead is accountable for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of production plans while maintaining the highest standards of safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and operational discipline. This role serves as the primary point of coordination between departments and functions to ensure seamless communication, effective resource utilization, and uninterrupted business operations.
As the first level of leadership within the Processing organization, the Mogul Lead establishes daily performance expectations, reinforces standard work, coaches and develops team members, drives accountability, and promotes a culture of operational excellence. This role maintains a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and serves as the primary escalation point for operational concerns affecting production, quality, safety, staffing, scheduling, equipment performance, and material flow.
The Mogul Lead works closely with Operations Leadership, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Sanitation, Warehouse, Planning, and Continuous Improvement teams to ensure production objectives are achieved and sustainable performance improvements are implemented across the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Standard Work, Process Control & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and production standards.
- Maintain process discipline and consistency across all processing operations.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and equipment reliability.
- Support root cause analysis and the execution of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Participate in and promote Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Operational Excellence initiatives.
- Sustain process improvements through coaching, accountability, and adherence to revised standards.
Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions
Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, walking, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
Work Environment
This role operates primarily within a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to hot surfaces, steam, elevated temperatures, moving equipment, ingredient dust, and production-related noise. Required PPE and GMP-compliant attire must be worn at all times.
Education, Experience, and Training
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, food production, or a related production environment.
- Experience leading or coordinating high-volume production operations.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety practices, quality standards, and process controls.
- Proven ability to make effective decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced operational environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in confectionery or food manufacturing.
- Technical expertise in production systems, process optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
- Demonstrated leadership potential with readiness for advancement into supervisory or management roles.
Worksite:
- The PIM Brands manufacturing site is located in Somerset, New Jersey
- The PIM Brands manfucaturing site is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- The position requires working on site
We are proud to offer:
- The pay range for this position is -. PIM Brands takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
- Comprehensive benefits package - EFFECTIVE DAY 1, Including medical, dental, vision, disability, insurance plans and much more
- Total compensation package including bonus, 401(k) plan match and other incentives (*based on eligibility and position)
- 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
- Professional development and training opportunities offered across the organization
Awards & Accolades:
- America’s Best Workplaces - 2026
- Best Places to Work in NJ - 2025 & 2026
- Advocate of the Year Award - 2024
- Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development - 2024
- Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine - 2024
- Top 50 Employer in New Jersey
- #10 Candy Company in North America
- #26 Global Candy Company
- Makers of Welch’s - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.
- Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market
PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer
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