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Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Market®, and Gourmet Garage® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

We are seeking a seasoned SAP MM Procurement Lead with deep expertise in retail supply chain processes to lead procurement transformation initiatives. The candidate would also be Participate in design and implementation of overall Procurement solutions including Master Data, Direct and Indirect Procurement, Vendor Funding, Promotion Management (PMR), Sourcing Strategy, PO pricing, WMS and EDI integration and other related functionality

Key Responsibilities

• Lead SAP MM module implementation in retail environments, focusing on procurement, inventory, and supply chain processes.
• Drive the conceptual work and provide recommendations around overall S/4 HANA P2P (Procure to Pay) and system architecture as well as implementation roadmap to support business requirements
• Design and configure Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, inventory management, vendor evaluation, and invoice verification.
• Responsible for all Procure to Pay (P2P) configuration and integration with other downstream applications, legacy systems, warehouse management system and third party application
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into functional specifications and coordinate closely with the ABAP team to ensure successful completion of the enhancement.
• Facilitate collaborative architecture discussions within IT, with Business and external SMEs
• Lead and mentor a team of SAP consultants and collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and success.
• Oversee master data management for articles, vendors, and purchasing info records.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis, blueprinting, and solution design for procurement processes.
• Support testing, training, and change management activities during project rollout
• Scope includes working with other SAP and non-SAP systems and support any enhancements and related integrations
• Drive end-to-end Accounts Payable process optimization, including invoice receipt, three-way matching, exception handling, and payment processing.
• Collaborate with finance teams to resolve AP discrepancies, automate workflows, and improve vendor payment cycles.

Experience:

• 10+ years of SAP MM experience, with 3+ years in retail procurement.
• Strong understanding of retail supply chain, store replenishment, and procurement cycles.
• Experience with a focus on Supply Chain / Procure to Pay, WMS and EDI integration, Purchasing in Retail Industry
• Experience with SAP IS-Retail (Article Master, Site Master, Listing, Pricing)
• Experience with cross-functional Integration with Sales & Distribution / Order to Cash, Inventory & Warehouse Management, and Accounts Payable processes strongly preferred
• Experience with Ariba modules (Sourcing, Buying, Contracts, Supplier Management) is a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency in leveraging AI tools to enhance business processes, automate workflows, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Strong understanding of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), including its integration capabilities, extension suite, and data management services.
• Hands-on experience integrating SAP S/4HANA with mainframe systems, ensuring seamless data exchange and process synchronization across heterogeneous environments.
• Experience with BAPI, IDoc, API and FIORI apps is beneficial
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Other Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in areas of Business Information, Information technology, Engineering or other alternative education in support of requirements
• Strong understanding of SAP Retail solution portfolio and product strategy
• Prior experience in MRP, Production Orders and Planned Order – nice to have

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Market®, Gourmet Garage®, Di Bruno Bros.®, and Morton Williams® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.

About You

The Associate Manager of Store Design & Site Development leads the end-to-end planning, design, and execution of new store development projects. This role ensures that all site and store designs meet operational, aesthetic, and brand standards while coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver high quality, cost-effective, and timely store openings. This role also oversees a team of three project engineers responsible for designing store layouts and ensuring alignment with Wakefern’s merchandising and operational standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise and mentor a team of three project engineers focused on store layout design.
• Assign projects, manage workloads, and ensure timely delivery of design milestones.
• Provide guidance on design standards, technical challenges, and cross-functional coordination.
• Evaluate potential sites for new supermarket locations, including store sizing and truck routing.
• Oversee site plan creation for member and Wakefern-identified locations
• Collaborate with Real Estate on lease-related construction issues, including tenant/landlord work schedules.
• Develop lease exhibits such as pylon signage and exterior elevations.
• Ensure site lighting complies with Wakefern standards.
• Lead store planning and design processes to align with Wakefern merchandising and operational standards.
• Design lighting plans and select appropriate fixtures.
• Issue RFPs and coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Review and approve design documents to ensure alignment with customer experience and operational goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial site development, preferably in retail or supermarket environments.
• Strong knowledge of supermarket operations and store planning.
• Familiarity with zoning, permitting, and construction processes.
• Proficiency in design and project management tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Adobe, SketchUp).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Ability to monitor computer screens, access interactive meetings with camera and sound.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule as established by the company.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend and walk retail sites for long periods of time.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed, including long distances.

Leadership Competencies

• Think Strategically: Create a compelling vision, develop a strategy and empower others to achieve it
• Influence Others: The ability to effectively collaborate, inspire, persuade and align others
• Drive Change: Create the vision and drive the momentum for change
• Talent Planning: Build organizational and associate capability to achieve business goals
• Take Accountability: Drive a culture of ownership throughout the organization
• Inclusive Leadership: Role model inclusive leadership to leverage diversity

Core Competencies

• Communicate Effectively: Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well-organized manner, encouraging two-way communication.
• Build Relationships: Creates cross-functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.
• Stay Competitive: Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.
• Embrace Change: Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology.
• Develop You: Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth.
• Drive for Results: Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $100,00 to $130,000.

Placement in the range 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 & annual company contribution, 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.

Onsite Monday-Friday

Salary starts at $150/year, commensurate with experience

Position Summary

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems that support high-quality, cost-effective production. This role partners closely with Product Development, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure engineering solutions are seamlessly integrated into the manufacturing environment and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Manufacturing Engineering team to support production goals in close collaboration with Operations.
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategies that improve efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and automation projects.
• Oversee the selection, installation, validation, and ongoing support of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and processes.
• Partner with R&D and Product Design teams to ensure products are optimized for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Establish, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) such as OEE, yield, downtime, and scrap.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including ISO 9001 standards.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets, capital expenditure plans, and engineering project timelines.
• Lead cross-functional projects and change initiatives to support operational excellence and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven people management and project management experience.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with molding processes; rubber and plastic molding experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple initiatives.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across functions.
• Proven track record of leading change and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bilingual Spanish highly preferred

Biologics | Facility Maintenance Supervisor

Global Life Science Hub is partnered with a science-led biologics biotech that’s building a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in New Jersey. This site is set to become a flagship hub for commercial biologics drug substance manufacturing, with 4 cutting-edge suites scaling up to 6,000L capacity in the next 24–36 months.

We are seeking a Facility Supervisor to lead and coordinate site-wide maintenance operations across facility infrastructure, clean utilities, and biologics process equipment. This role will play a critical part in establishing maintenance strategy, driving equipment reliability, and ensuring ongoing GMP readiness as the site transitions from commissioning into full commercial operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and manage maintenance projects required to support commercial biologics manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate scheduled, preventative, and emergency maintenance across GMP production suites.
• Manage CMMS/ERP work order systems and assign maintenance activities to technicians and external contractors.
• Identify future equipment, resource, and spare parts requirements aligned with production scale-up plans.
• Order and manage parts inventory for preventative maintenance, work orders, routine servicing, and emergency repairs.
• Lead development and execution of a robust Preventative Maintenance Program to ensure high equipment uptime and audit readiness.
• Oversee maintenance and reliability of:
• Single-use and stainless-steel bioreactors
• CIP/SIP systems
• Clean utilities (WFI, clean steam, compressed air, nitrogen)
• HVAC and classified cleanroom environments
• Process piping and automation interfaces
• Support Quality Improvement initiatives including investigations, deviation response reports, and CAPA implementation related to equipment and facility systems.
• Ensure full compliance with FDA, cGMP, and regulatory requirements for a commercial biologics site.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years supporting equipment within a cGMP-regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of clean utilities, facility infrastructure, and classified manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work across shifts based on business needs during ramp-up and commercial launch phases.
• Computer proficient with experience using CMMS/ERP systems.

As a Data Science/Data Engineer Intern, you will work on cutting-edge analytical and data engineering projects that drive measurable business impact across pricing, underwriting, marketing, and claims.

This internship is ideal for a technically curious, motivated problem-solver who wants hands-on data science experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design, construction, and optimization of robust data pipelines to enable machine learning and analytical modeling.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of data and ML workflows using orchestration tools such as Dagster, Airflow, or similar frameworks.
• Help implement data quality checks, validation routines, and monitoring for automated data workflows.
• Assist in organizing and managing internal GitHub repositories to standardize ML project structures and best practices.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to automate the ingestion, transformation, and delivery of data for model development.
• Contribute to initiatives migrating analytical processes into cloud-based data lake architectures and modern platforms such as AWS or Snowflake.
• Develop reusable and well-tested code to support analytical pipelines and internal tools using Python and SQL.
• Conduct data mining, cleansing, and preparation tasks to build high-quality analytical datasets.
• Participate in model development, including data profiling, model training, validation, and interpretation.
• Build and evaluate predictive models that enhance profitability through improved segmentation and estimation of insurance risk.
• Assist in studies evaluating new business models for customer segmentation, retention, and lifetime value.
• Collaborate with business leaders to translate insights into operational improvements and cost efficiencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master’s in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or related field.
• Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, or PyTorch) and SQL.
• Understanding of data engineering concepts, ETL/ELT workflows, and machine learning deployment.
• Exposure to workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, Dagster, Prefect) and Git/GitHub for collaborative development.
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform preferred.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud services such as S3, Lambda, EC2, or SageMaker a plus.
• Experience with common modeling techniques (e.g., GLM, tree-based models, Bayesian statistics, NLP, deep learning) through coursework or projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A self-starter mindset, with attention to detail and enthusiasm for learning new technologies.

SALARY RANGE

The pay range for this position is $35 hourly.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Plymouth Rock Company and its affiliated group of companies write and manage over $2 billion in personal and commercial auto and homeowner’s insurance throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, where we have built an unparalleled reputation for service. We continuously invest in technology, our employees thrive in our empowering environment, and our customers are among the most loyal in the industry. The Plymouth Rock group of companies employs more than 1,900 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation holds an A.M. Best rating of “A-/Excellent."

Eren Packaging is a leading provider of high-quality corrugated packaging solutions. As we continue to accelerate our growth within the United States, we are seeking a results-driven and strategic Sales Rep. to lead our business development efforts, manage key accounts, and strengthen our sales network across the US market.

The Role

Based in our Edison NJ office, you will be responsible for identifying new market opportunities, managing the end-to-end sales process—including NDAs, pricing, and technical specifications—and maintaining long-term relationships with major corporate clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Development: Proactively identify and engage potential B2B clients within the FMCG, Food & Beverage, and industrial sectors across the US.
• Account Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic accounts, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and long-term retention.
• Technical Sales: Collaborate with production and design teams to deliver customized packaging solutions based on specific client requirements.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor US industry trends, competitor activity, and regional pricing dynamics.
• Reporting: Provide regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and strategic growth insights to the executive management team.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, ideally within the packaging, paper, or manufacturing industries.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• Language Skills: * Native or professional fluency in English is required.
• Fluency in Turkish is a plus (to facilitate coordination with our headquarters and production facilities in Turkey).
• Technical Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and CRM platforms.
• Location: Must be based in or able to commute to the Edison, NJ area.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission structure.
• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in the US expansion of a global industry leader.
• A dynamic, international work environment with significant room for professional .

Key Responsibilities

Design develop and maintain data ingestion pipelines using Databricks and Lakeflow Connect

Integrate data from various structured and unstructured sources into Delta Lake and other data storage systems

Implement realtime and batch ingestion workflows to support analytics and reporting needs

Optimize data ingestion performance ensuring scalability reliability and cost efficiency

Collaborate with data architects analysts and business stakeholders to define data requirements and ingestion strategies

Ensure data quality lineage and governance compliance across the ingestion process

Automate data ingestion monitoring alerting and errorhandling mechanisms

Stay up to date with emerging Databricks Lakehouse and data integration technologies and best practices

Required Qualifications

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Systems Data Engineering or a related field

4 years of experience in data engineering or ETL development

Handson experience with Databricks SQL PySpark Delta Lake

Proficiency with Lakeflow Connect for building and managing data ingestion workflows

Strong understanding of data integration patterns data modeling and data lakehouse architectures

Experience with cloud platforms Azure AWS or GCP and associated data services

Knowledge of CICD version control Git and infrastructure as code practices

Familiarity with data governance security and compliance standards

Preferred Skills

Experience with streaming technologies Kafka Event Hubs etc

Knowledge of REST APIs and connectorbased ingestion

Exposure to machine learning data pipelines in Databricks

Strong problemsolving communication and collaboration skills"

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or Animal Science; Master's Degree a plus
• Experience: Combined experience in scientific research, product development, and formulation development
• Formulation Experience: Experience in formulation development and usage of formulation software program
• Manufacturing Process Experience: Extrusion and Retort process experience a plus
• Industry Knowledge: Practical knowledge of AAFCO/FEDIAF regulations
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Project Management Skills: Strong project management skills, particularly in maintaining project timelines, coupled with the proven ability to work on complex scientific projects and manage laboratory samples and data
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical skills for summarizing test results (e.g., HUT data) and competitor analysis
• Ingredient & Sensory Science Knowledge: Knowledge of food characteristics and the principles of combining ingredients to achieve desired flavors, textures, and nutritional outcomes

The Spear Group Full-Time w/ Benefits

Position:

P6 Scheduler – Owner’s Side, Pharma Manufacturing Capital Projects

Location:

Linden, NJ Area

ON SITE

NJ Local Candidates Only Please

Position Summary:

The Spear Group has an excellent career growth opportunity for an experienced Owner’s Side Capital Project Scheduler to be part of an exciting life sciences capital project controls team in the Linden, NJ area. This on-site NJ Scheduler /project controls professional is an owner’s side Scheduler and supports the pharma client’s owner’s side project controls team to contribute to successful capital project delivery. This P6 Scheduler position is a key project controls team member of a highly integrated pharma manufacturing CAPEX project delivery team working to deliver a top-tier, innovative pharma manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide Scheduling support with collaborative team focus driven to support planning requirements including all phases from project inception through qualification. The position requires being a self-starter while communicating with all stakeholders to provide scheduling / planning deliverables and updates as necessary.

• SCHEDULING responsibilities are to help develop, maintain, and report on the Master Project Schedule utilizing lean project management methodologies and other industry capital project delivery approaches, best practices, and tools ( i.e. Primavera 6 / P6 , OPC, TAKT, Last Planner System, Pull Planning, Netpoint….). Manage Schedule Progress Measurement/Percent Plan Complete (PPC) and variance analysis and ensure changes are captured in Project Schedule as well as communicated to PC team and project delivery team and stakeholders.
• Illustrate experience with all aspects of project execution by enabling interactive scheduling and planning sessions to drive team participation in overall project plan. Provide scheduling and project controls support to prepare monthly Project Control reporting deliverables. Ensure timely communication and support of project reporting requirements
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work as a team to collaborate effectively with all levels and all capital project team members to ensure understanding of planning/scheduling requirements and continuous improvement of data, tools, and processes; in a Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) environment. Possess leadership skills necessary to transform and sustain a high performing group of technical project controls professionals. Drive scheduling and planning development for projects and attend recurring and non-recurring project related meetings as required.
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical/life sciences industry is preferred but related project-based industry P6 scheduling experience will be considered as well, including CM / Construction Management P6 scheduling experience. EXPERIENCE in strategic planning/scheduling and Lean Project Delivery Best Practices (e.g. Target Value Delivery, Last Planner®, Takt planning, Touchplan®, NetPoint®) is a significant plus, along with knowledge of AE, CM, and Professional Service providers planning/scheduling means and methods.

Required Experience and Education:

• 2+ years of experience in scheduling and project control functions.
• Experience with Life Sciences / Pharma / BioPharma Capital Projects or other industry project-based scheduling project controls experience (i.e. oil & gas , energy , CM , healthcare, commercial , industrial / manufacturing facility capital projects
• Proficiency in MS 365 and Primavera® / P6 and MS Project
• Working knowledge of Target Value Delivery, Last Planner®, Takt planning, Touchplan®, NetPoint® is a significant an added plus if possible.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction, engineering, finance, or related
• Ideal candidate is results driven with an operational readiness perspective, has technical capability in the field, and is a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills.

Compensation based on relevant experience

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Spear Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employers. All personnel actions are affected without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status pursuant to law. As a responsible organization, we resolutely support the concept and practice of Equal Employment Opportunity. We uphold federal, state, and local civil rights laws and work to ensure that all of our personnel actions and policies are in compliance. Additionally, we recognize and value the importance and diversity of our work force and support its various cultures. The Companies are dedicated to fostering an environment that respects the dignity, rights and contributions of our employees.