Jobs in Middlesex New Jersey

Production Planner

Position Summary:

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations, on-time order fulfillment, and alignment with business demand. This role serves as a key link between Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams, supporting S&OP processes and helping implement structured planning tools, including MRP systems, within a cGMP-regulated dietary supplement environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed production plans & schedules for pharmacy, blending, encapsulation, and packaging operations
• Lead and participate in SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) meetings
• Translate demand forecasts into executable production plans
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure raw materials and components are available to support production schedules
• Work closely with Warehouse to align inventory levels with production needs
• Support upstream planning activities to prevent material shortages or production delays
• Assist with implementation, maintenance, and optimization of MRP and planning systems
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans based on operational constraints
• Communicate schedule changes clearly to cross-functional teams
• Support continuous improvement of planning tools, reports, and processes

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred

Experience: 2–5 years of production scheduling, planning, or supply chain experience preferred

Skills:

• Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling principles
• Familiarity with planning tools, MRP systems, and ERP platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and scheduling tools
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish & English)

Success Metric:

• On-time execution of production schedules
• Reduced production delays due to material shortages
• Improved alignment between demand, inventory, and production
• Successful adoption and use of planning and MRP tools

Who we are:

Team Beans/Forever Collectibles (FOCO) is a worldwide leading manufacturer of sports and entertainment merchandise, including products ranging from collectibles and novelty items to promotional memorabilia. With all the major sports licenses at our fingertips, along with a powerful infrastructure and a broad variety of products, our company is reaching new heights every day. The success of FOCO’s expansion is directly related to our ability to bring fresh designs and manufacturing techniques to categories in need of innovation. We are constantly searching for dedicated and driven professionals to join and help grow our team!

Primary Purpose:

The Senior Graphic Designer - Graphic Tees is responsible for creating apparel graphics for FOCO’s licensed sports business. Creative, passionate, and driven Graphic Designer who utilizes a strong sense of brand identity, color, graphic design, and basic production art techniques to create professional designs and develop seasonal sports apparel assortments. The Designer will partner with other in-house design teams to maintain Corporate Branding and season creative direction that enhances individual Leagues through visual storytelling. This includes creating master art files, developing non-calendared special art request graphic concepts, and researching and developing multiple apparel embellishment techniques. This person needs to be a results-oriented, team player with a passion for sports.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Responsible for creating apparel graphics for our licensed sports business and for the build-out of master art files, inclusive of licensing sheet which includes size based on specs, decoration for building of materials (BOM), call-outs on full-size art, appropriate branding, and the addition of copyrights (& rules) as needed.
• Creation of non-calendared special art request graphic concepts
• Local trend shopping, reference, and research and development for multiple apparel embellishment techniques, including screen print, heat transfers, and appliques, embroidery, etc.
• Application of Intermediate-level typography skills for font research, development, and implementation in apparel graphics
• Maintain an active understanding of trends in sports apparel and sports/pop culture, consumer insights, new business opportunities, and competitors in the market to influence design aesthetics and strategy through the development of mood, trend, and ideation boards.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of presentation decks, and collection boards, supporting brand and league systems administration.
• Confidently share fresh perspectives that will enhance creativity and promote new ideas through written and verbal communications with internal partners.

Required Skills:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, adapt to change, and maintain composure under pressure. Maintains a positive and professional attitude towards team, vendors, and clients.
• Intermediate-level knowledge using Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.
• Intermediate skills in typography
• Demonstrate intermediate-level knowledge of color theory, composition, and concept development, adhering to brand guidelines.
• Production art knowledge
• Familiarity with working within project management systems.
• Intermediate-level use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; should be able to deliver ideas and decisions in a professional manner.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must be able to work effectively and cross-functionally across all teams and departments.
• Can manage projects individually or as a part of a team.
• Results-driven and solutions-focused.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Sports fans are a MUST
• Occasional travel possible

Typical Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in arts or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience
• 4+ years of experience in retail, Licensing, or Sports related experience is a plus
• (REQUIRED) Must provide a strong professional portfolio showcasing a wide range of design skills/abilities

We will:

• Provide the opportunity to grow and develop your career.
• Offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas.
• Deliver challenging and unique opportunities to contribute to the success of a transforming organization.
• Offer comprehensive benefits globally.

Tryouts are open at FOCO! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.

Please read before applying:

*** Must provide a professional portfolio via a URL showcasing a wide range of design skills/abilities with work related to this role. ***

Company Description

NutraBio Labs, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of premium nutritional supplements committed to improving lives through science-based and high-quality products. Since 1996, NutraBio has upheld a “no compromise” mission to provide pure, clean, and effective supplements, manufactured in our FDA-registered and inspected cGMP-certified facility in Middlesex, NJ. Offering over 300 premium products, including sports nutrition formulas and single-ingredient supplements, NutraBio takes pride in its transparency, efficacy, and best-in-class formulations. Trusted by athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide, NutraBio continues to set new standards in the supplement industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, photorealistic 3D product renders for website, Amazon, retail, and marketing materials.
• Develop strong brand-forward creative assets aligned with modern CPG design standards.
• Execute cohesive visual identity systems across packaging, digital, and retail environments.
• Demonstrate advanced typography knowledge including font selection, hierarchy, spacing, and brand-consistent type usage.
• Design creative assets for social media, email marketing, digital advertising, and paid social campaigns.
• Edit, resize, and retouch product photography and prepare assets for multiple digital platforms.
• Assist as the labeling graphic designer for ongoing product development and packaging updates.
• Ensure all labeling materials comply with internal corporate standards and regulatory requirements.

Participate in project meetings and provide updates to supervisors and senior team members

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in graphic design, preferably within a regulated industry
• Proven experience in 3D product rendering, modeling, and photorealistic visualization
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of industry best practices in labeling and documentation

Mandatory Skills

• 3D Rendering, Modeling, and Design.
• Strong brand development and visual identity execution experience.
• Advanced typography skills including hierarchy, font pairing, and brand-consistent type systems.
• Experience designing within modern CPG brand standards.
• Packaging and labeling design experience in a regulated environment.
• Ability to translate brand strategy into high-converting digital and retail creative.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
• Understanding of work flow processes.
• Use of or other proofing software.

Position Details

• Status: Full Time
• Location: In-House at our Brand New Headquarters
• Hours: 40 hours per week, 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM (Monday–Friday)
• Job Location: Middlesex, NJ 08846

Important: Please include a link to your portfolio within your application. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

Please send your resumes and Porfolio to

Our client, an apparel and home company, is looking for a Graphic/Packaging Designer to join their hard home team in NJ!

Responsibilities

• Design and execute compelling packaging concepts, branding elements, and in-box graphics for hard home goods and pet accessories, ensuring alignment with brand identity and retail requirements.
• Develop print-ready artwork, dielines, and mechanical files; collaborate with vendors and production partners to ensure accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Create product graphics, labels, instruction manuals, and marketing collateral that clearly communicate features, benefits, and usage.
• Partner cross-functionally with product development, sourcing, compliance, and sales teams to balance creative vision with cost, material constraints, and retail specifications.
• Review proofs, conduct press checks when needed, and troubleshoot pre-production or packaging challenges to maintain quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in packaging and graphic design, preferably within hard goods, home, or pet categories.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign); strong understanding of print production and packaging dielines.
• Knowledge of materials, substrates, printing techniques, and regulatory labeling requirements for consumer goods.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple SKUs and deadlines in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy observability frameworks leveraging tools such as Grafana, Dynatrace, Prometheus, ELK, Splunk, etc. Define best practices for monitoring, alerting, and visualization across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Develop strategies for monitoring KPIs tied to business outcomes (e.g., sales performance, supply chain efficiency, customer experience).
• Collaborate with business and IT teams to identify key metrics and integrate them into dashboards and alerting systems.
• Implement AIOps solutions using industry-leading platforms like OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Google Gemini, Anthropic, and similar technologies.
• Develop predictive analytics and anomaly detection models to proactively identify and resolve operational issues.
• Integrate observability tools with ITSM platforms and automation workflows. Enable automated root cause analysis and remediation using AI/ML models.
• Provide observability strategies for infrastructure (servers, storage, cloud), applications (microservices, APIs), and networks (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN). Collaborate with DevOps, SRE, and IT operations teams to ensure end-to-end visibility and reliability.
• Establish observability standards, KPIs, and SLAs for performance and availability. Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements in monitoring solutions.
• Develop scalable architecture using LLMs, agentic frameworks, and multi-modal AI technologies.
• Build AI-powered analytics platforms for IT operations analysis, anomaly detection, and predictive insights.
• Architect and deploy intelligent chatbots for IT support and self-service capabilities.
• Integrate AI solutions with existing IT operations tools and workflows.
• Implement automated remediation and root cause analysis using AI/ML models.

Qualifications:

• 10-13 years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with Grafana, Dynatrace, and other monitoring platforms.
• Practical experience implementing AI-based solutions for anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and automated remediation. Familiarity with OpenAI, Bedrock, Gemini, Anthropic, or similar AI platforms.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, application architectures, and networking. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages for automation and integration.
• Strong experience with LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Bedrock) and agentic AI solutions.
• Hands-on experience in designing AI architectures for enterprise IT environments.
• Proficiency in Python or similar languages for AI model integration and automation.

DESCRIPTION

This role will serve as a critical business representative embedded within the SAP transformation program. Coming from a background in merchandising, category management, or buying, this individual brings deep business knowledge to ensure system designs, processes, and deliverables align with operational realities.

In this hybrid business–technology role, you will support project deliverables, represent the voice of the business, coordinate validations and follow‑ups, manage super users, and oversee key testing activities. The role includes people‑management responsibilities and direct oversight of analysts or super users assigned to the program.

Core functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Project Deliverables & Documentation Support

• Contribute to the development, review, and refinement of SAP-related project deliverables including:
• Process Design Documents
• Functional Specifications
• System Testing preparation, execution, and defect management
• Training execution support
• Ensure business workflows and category management processes are accurately represented in design documents.
• Partner with IT, functional consultants, and system integrators to clarify business requirements.

Business Liaison & Subject Matter Expertise

• Serve as the primary bridge between the business (Category Management / Supply Chain) and the SAP Program Team.
• Coordinate feedback, follow‑ups, validations, and business sign‑offs for:
• Requirements
• Process designs
• Test results
• Ensure business impacts, downstream processes, and operational considerations are fully understood before approval.

Super User Leadership & Readiness

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of business super users
• Oversee preparation of super users for project activities, including:
• Process walkthroughs / Design awareness
• Testing Preparation, Test Script Writing, and Test Execution
• Training Preparation
• Hands-on practice in sandbox or test systems
• Serve as escalation point for functional questions raised by super users.

Testing Preparation & Execution

• Lead and support major test cycles, including system integration testing and user acceptance testing.
• Oversee and/or directly participate in:
• Writing test cases and scenarios
• Running test scripts
• Logging defects
• Retesting and confirming resolutions
• Track issues to closure and communicate impacts back to business teams.

Change Management & Business Adoption

• Support business readiness activities including communications, training sessions, and cutover preparation.
• Help translate complex SAP concepts into clear, understandable messaging for business stakeholders.
• Champion adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working.

Team Management & Leadership

• Directly manage functional SAP leads on SAP Project team
• Set priorities, assign tasks, and monitor workload.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and professional development support.
• Foster a collaborative, problem‑solving culture aligned with program goals.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in Merchandising, Category Management, Buying, or related business functions.
• Demonstrated understanding of retail processes such as item/vendor setup, pricing, procurement, inventory, or promotions.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate business needs into structured requirements.
• Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced transformation environment.
• Prior experience supporting UAT, SIT, or testing cycles.
• Exposure to SAP or other enterprise systems.
• Strong aptitude for process improvement and structured problem solving.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Ability to sit/stand in front of a computer for long periods of time.
• Ability to adhere to the company’s four day in office requirement

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position is $100,000 to $170,000 annually. Placement in the salary depends on several factors, including experience, skills, education, geography, and budget considerations.

Wakefern is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Associates. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. Associates also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, fitness reimbursement, educational and training opportunities through our corporate university, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.