Mogul Manufacturing Technician- All Shifts

Job DetailsJob Location: Somerset - Somerset, NJ 08873Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $21.15 - $25.96 HourlyDo 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.   The Mogul Manufacturing Technician (PIM Level 5) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and consistent operation of advanced mogul depositing and molding systems used in the manufacture of confectionery products. As the highest-level operator within the Mogul Department, this position serves as the primary operational and technical owner of assigned production lines, supporting PIM's state-of-the-art, high-volume manufacturing environment.  The Mogul Manufacturing Technician is accountable for the performance of the entire manufacturing process from Cooking through Shakeout, ensuring all upstream and downstream operations function safely and effectively to achieve production, quality, food safety, reliability, and efficiency objectives. This role maintains continuous oversight of line performance, coordinates operational activities across multiple work centers, identifies and resolves process disruptions, and drives adherence to established production schedules and performance standards.  In addition to operating and monitoring highly automated mogul systems, the Mogul Manufacturing Technician independently performs line setups, product changeovers, startup verification activities, process adjustments, and production transitions. The position serves as the primary owner of line readiness and is responsible for ensuring all changeovers are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with standardized procedures to minimize downtime and maximize schedule attainment.  As the primary technical resource for assigned production equipment, the Mogul Manufacturing Technician performs operator-level preventative maintenance activities, executes equipment inspections, supports advanced troubleshooting efforts, and promotes equipment reliability through proactive ownership of machine condition and performance. This role works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams to identify and implement solutions that improve equipment uptime, process capability, operational efficiency, product quality, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).  The Mogul Manufacturing Technician serves as a subject matter expert for mogul operations, manufacturing processes, equipment setup, product changeovers, operational troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and process optimization. This position is expected to demonstrate advanced technical knowledge, operational leadership, strong decision-making skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and operational excellence throughout the department.    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Operational Leadership & Line Ownership  Serve as the operational owner of the production line from Cooking through Shakeout.  Monitor and coordinate all manufacturing activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production.  Drive achievement of production targets related to throughput, efficiency, quality, OEE, and schedule attainment.  Identify and address operational issues, bottlenecks, and process disruptions impacting line performance.  Ensure adherence to standard work, operating procedures, and established process controls.  Coordinate activities across Cooking, Mogul, Trucker, Maintenance, Quality, and Shakeout operations to optimize line performance.  Equipment Operation & Process Control  Operate advanced, highly automated mogul manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating standards.  Monitor process conditions and critical operating parameters to ensure production stability and product consistency.  Make operational adjustments necessary to maintain quality, efficiency, and equipment performance.  Monitor equipment health and proactively identify abnormalities before they impact production.  Support startup, shutdown, sanitation, and production transition activities.  Changeover Management & Line Readiness  Independently execute complete product changeovers and line setups.  Verify machine settings, recipes, tooling, molds, and process parameters prior to startup.  Conduct startup verification and ensure equipment readiness following changeovers.  Troubleshoot setup-related issues and optimize startup performance.  Support initiatives to reduce changeover duration and improve startup reliability.  Equipment Ownership & Preventative Maintenance  Serve as the primary production owner for assigned mogul equipment and systems.  Perform operator-level preventative maintenance including inspections, lubrication, adjustments, cleaning, and condition monitoring.  Identify and communicate reliability concerns before equipment failures occur.  Maintain accurate maintenance records and support equipment history tracking.  Promote equipment care standards and proactive ownership throughout the department.  Technical Troubleshooting & Reliability  Provide advanced troubleshooting support for equipment, operational, and process-related issues.  Assist in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process failures.  Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to improve equipment reliability and line performance.  Support corrective actions designed to reduce downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness.  Participate in equipment upgrades, startup validation, and technical improvement initiatives.  Safety, Food Safety & Compliance  Maintain compliance with all safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.  Conduct equipment and area inspections to verify safe operating conditions.  Immediately address or escalate safety, quality, and operational concerns.  Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.  Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and operational discipline.  Quality Management  Ensure all products meet established customer, quality, and regulatory requirements.  Perform required process checks and product inspections.  Maintain product traceability and accurate production documentation.  Identify, investigate, and respond to product quality concerns and process deviations.  Drive reduction of waste, rework, and quality losses.  Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration  Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Continuous Improvement teams to improve manufacturing performance.  Participate in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.  Support Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives.  Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, reliability, efficiency, and throughput.  Serve as a technical resource and mentor for operators and developing technicians.    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS  Minimum 5+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.   Advanced knowledge of mogul operations and confectionery manufacturing processes.   Demonstrated ability to independently perform line operation, setup, changeovers, startup verification, and equipment troubleshooting.   Experience performing preventative maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment.   Strong mechanical aptitude and equipment diagnostic skills.   Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, servo-controlled, and automated manufacturing systems preferred.   Experience participating in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.   Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation preferred.   Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.   Demonstrated leadership through technical expertise, equipment ownership, and commitment to operational excellence.    WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS   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.  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.    ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. The incumbent is expected to assume additional responsibilities, projects, assignments, cross-training activities, and operational support tasks as required to meet business needs and organizational objectives at the direction of leadership. Awards & Accolades: #10 Candy Company in North America #26 Global Candy Company Makers of Welch’s - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S. 2024 Advocate of the Year Award Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development 2024 Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine 2024 Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market Top 50 Employer in New Jersey PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer SOM123 Qualifications