Jobs in Paterson, NJ

Warranty & Cost Recovery Analyst

Bergen County, NJ | $60–80K | Onsite

Ready to step into a high visibility role where your Excel skills actually matter? Our client needs someone who can own Cost Recovery and support Warranty—not the other way around. If you love digging into data, finding money on the table, and keeping vendors honest, keep reading.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Cost Recovery efforts (your main focus—about 60–70%).
• Pull, analyze, and present data using pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts, and graphs.
• Build and refine reports for leadership.
• Manage vendor and customer follow up to resolve disputes.
• Support the Warranty team as needed on claims, documentation, and coverage decisions.
• Communicate professionally across all levels—from production staff to VPs.

What You Bring

• Strong Excel skills (non negotiable).
• Experience in Cost Recovery, Warranty, Claims, or Customer Service with financial follow up.
• Ability to write clean reports and explain the story behind the numbers.
• Comfortable working independently and jumping into complex issues.
• Microsoft 365 experience.
• Bonus: SAP, aviation or automotive industry experience

Why This Role

• You’ll be joining a department that’s growing—not stagnant.
• Leadership wants someone who’ll make this a long term career move.
• Real room to expand, own processes, and elevate the function.
• OT available case by case.

Schedule

• 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

The client offers medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, 401K, 15 days of PTO to start, 6 sick days, and 16 company paid holidays!!!

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Job Overview:

The Security Project Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing large-scale security projects, including the deployment of integrated security systems, surveillance, access control, and cybersecurity solutions. This role demands a deep understanding of security technologies, excellent project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple high-stake projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution:

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of security projects, ensuring they meet client requirements, budget, and timelines.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, scheduling, and risk management.

Client Relationship Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with clients, providing regular updates and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Technical Oversight:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance on security system design, implementation, and integration.
• Ensure projects adhere to industry standards, best practices, and regulatory compliance.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Oversee the work of project managers, coordinators, technicians, and subcontractors.

Financial Management:

• Manage project budgets, including tracking expenses, forecasting costs, and ensuring profitability.
• Approve purchase orders and invoices related to project materials and services.

Quality Assurance and Risk Management:

• Implement quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of work.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving issues as they arise.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive project documentation and records.
• Provide regular project reports and status updates to senior management and stakeholders.

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex technical and administrative duties relating to the support of the Plant Manager and the Steering Team.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Acts as receptionist greeting all visitors courteously, determining their needs while contacting the appropriate Rich’s Team Member.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support to the Plant Manager/ Human Resources Department; compose and type letters, memoranda, newsletters and other correspondence related to assigned human resources programs and activities; prepare a variety of reports including technical reports and status reports pertaining to operations, human resource management programs and activities.
• Ensures office runs smoothly by keeping supplies in stock, designing filing systems, filing paperwork, working with vendors, planning events, maintaining calendar of events, processing incoming and outgoing mail and packages, and making sure the office area is organized, clean and customer ready.
• Coordinates meeting resources such as assigning/scheduling meetings, ordering lunches, scheduling meeting rooms, organizing A/V requirements and gathering materials.
• Key contact person for vendors of Associate uniforms, vending or other supplies.
• Assists Steering Team with various tasks and will be cross trained in these functions as necessary.
• Provides support throughout the recruitment, new hire and termination process. Tasks include but are not limited to the following: intake of requisitions, data entry, scheduling hourly interviews, intake of new hire evaluations, creating offer letters, scheduling physicals, audiograms and drug screens.
• Monitors completion of compliance onboarding paperwork. Provides support throughout the termination process ensuring that the termination checklist is completed by managers.
• Processes and enters accurate data into various data management systems accurately for operations and human resources. Process, verifies and maintains personnel action forms, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications and employee leaves of absence.
• Explains general terms and conditions of employment to associates and department representatives; conduct initial new employee orientation for purposes of ensuring appropriate completion of compliance training and delivering the customer experience.
• Leads Activity Team by coordinating and leading events from start to finish while keeping our associates engaged through those activities by scheduling and leading meetings with associates.
• Performs other related responsibilities as needed to support Rich Products Corporation Business Objectives.
• Maintains plant and office bulletin boards ensuring they are up-to-date and in legal compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Must have a high school diploma, associate’s degree in business administration or related field preferred.
• 3 years administrative experience.
• Bilingual Spanish highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Expert knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) is expected. Individual must be a fast learner and able to assimilate new software, procedures and techniques as they are constantly introduced into this environment.
• Must be able to handle multiple assignments concurrently, possess excellent organizational and time management skills, and be able to function in a fast-paced environment. Individual must possess the maturity to deal with matters of a highly confidential nature.
• Demonstrated ability in being able to be independent and self-starter in establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Work requires attention to detail in creating reports and materials, data entry, etc.
• Ability to assume responsibilities without direct supervision, exercise initiative and judgement, make decisions within the scope of assigned authority.
• Demonstrated ability in working in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple competing assignments, tasks and demands.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills to facilitate constant interaction with a wide variety of personalities and management styles. Also, the ability to maintain focus on assigned tasks despite constant interruptions by telephone and personal contact is an essential component of the position. Will need to be able to work effectively with others, both within the company and outside the company, to accomplish administrative duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Daily use of keyboard.
• Ability to verbally communicate. Will be required to see and hear well enough to understand Associates questions and respond to their concerns.
• Depending on the day’s activities – ability to sit for extended periods of time as well as necessity to actively move about – i.e. transporting and setting up supplies and equipment for meetings in conference rooms.
• Ability to work hours necessary to perform job function to the fullest.
• May require considerable walking and some climbing throughout the facility.
• Will be required to perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, standing, climbing, reaching, stooping, pulling, pushing, grasping, and balancing

COMPENSATION

In accordance with state law, the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, shift differential, and location.

Annual Range/Hourly Rate

$47,840.00 - $56,160.00

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity, standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

R&D Scientist II – Materials / Polymer Focus (Lab-Based) - 626501

Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ (Onsite – 5 days/week)

Duration: 12-month contract (W2)

Pay Rate: ~$35.75 - $37.75/hr.

Overview

We are seeking a junior-level R&D Scientist II to join a Specimen Management R&D team, supporting the development of blood collection devices (e.g., tubes, needles, plastic components).

This role is highly lab-focused (≈50%+ hands-on testing) and ideal for candidates with a background in materials science, polymer chemistry, or chemical engineering who enjoy bench work and experimental testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct material characterization and testing, including:
• FTIR, DSC, TGA, rheology, and mechanical testing
• Environmental Stress Cracking (ESC) and Thermal Cycle Analysis (TCA)
• Design and execute lab experiments and test protocols
• Perform root cause investigations related to material and product failures
• Support material selection, qualification, and vendor/material changes
• Prepare samples and prototypes for internal and external testing
• Document results and provide data-driven recommendations
• Assist with small-scale material assessments and innovation efforts
• Maintain lab equipment and follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, etc.)
• Support testing involving human blood samples (training and PPE provided)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of laboratory experience (industry or academic)
• Hands-on experience with materials testing and characterization
• Strong interest in polymer/material science (non-metal/ceramic focus)
• Comfortable working in a lab-heavy, hands-on role
• Basic knowledge of statistical tools (Excel, Minitab, etc.)
• Ability to conduct independent research and literature reviews

Preferred Qualifications

• Polymers or plastic materials (especially for medical devices)
• Material formulation or modification
• ESC, TCA, or similar testing methods
• Exposure to analytical chemistry techniques
• Experience working with biological materials or blood samples
• Background in tissue engineering or DNA-related work (nice-to-have)

Work Environment & Expectations

• 50%+ lab-based work (testing, characterization, experimentation)
• Remaining time focused on analysis, reporting, and innovation projects
• Fully onsite role (no remote option)
• No travel required
• Dynamic, fast-paced R&D environment
• Opportunity for long-term growth

Interview Process

• Initial screening with Hiring Manager
• Follow-up panel interview with project team (virtual via Teams)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Early-career scientist with a strong materials/polymer background
• Curious, hands-on, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working independently in a lab setting
• Interested in medical device R&D and material innovation