Assistant Supervisor (Third Shift)

International Flavors & Fragrances - South Brunswick, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

South Brunswick, NJ

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

It's an exciting time to become a part of IFF! We are currently looking for Assistant Supervisor in South Brunswick, NJ. As the Assistant Supervisor, you will be responsible for driving the team of Team leads & operators to achieve On time performance, Quality & Safety goals that create Taste products for our customers on a global scale. The schedule for this role will be 11pm to 8am.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assure the full implementation of the safety and food safety standards within all production units.
• Manage/oversee production area throughout shift, ensuring production team is operating efficiently and effectively.
• Understand all aspects of the process. Make and fill batches as per specification, 25% of the time.
• Collaborate with the quality department to monitor the various aspects of manufacturing to ensure final product meets set specification.
• Ensure that all production documents are maintained, kept according to the retention policy.
• Lead the investigation for deviations events related to the production and align with the quality team on the proper CAPA.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external food production regulations and legislation.
• Supervise and motivate work crew, coordinate and maintain process flow to ensure daily production targets are achieved.
• Monitor ZPro/ Oflow to confirm all daily orders are completed as per end dates, meeting On-Time-Performance targets.
• Ensure all tools, equipment and production devices are maintained, calibrated and in the best conditions.
• Communicate with WH personnel to request / satisfy any enquiry related to the production department.
• Communicate & coordinate with office staff accordingly. Provide rapid responses and solutions to escalated issues and urgent customer demands.
• Identify and supervise the implementation of continuous improvement (6S) projects.
• Present daily shift report for production supervisor addressing all aspects of volume, safety, and quality details.
• Communicate and execute through IFF Operating System. Lead shop floor tier meetings.
• Develop and motivate the individuals on your team to ensure that individual goals are met and aligned with the goals of the group.
• Assign roles to production staff according to their competence and work demand.
• Support Production operators with required supplies & PPE (blades, gloves), parts and equipment.
• Review department timecards as necessary to process payroll on time.
• Manage floor processes & properly track/implement department overtime.
• Organize, track & finalize all PTO requests for Production operators.
• Prepare and provide counseling records and performance evaluations.
• Utilize HR self-service portal (People Connect) to enter tickets and help resolve basic HR/payroll & general inquiries.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in a Food or Chemical manufacturing plant as lead for the production.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Familiar with OSHA requirements.
• Experience in continuous improvement projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good change management and time management skills.
• Customer focused with effective problem solving ability.
• Good teamwork.
• Ability to deliver presentations in a small group setting.
• Read, Collect, and Analyze analytical data from the process-based areas to help make process flow decisions.
• Utilize analytical lab equipment such as particle size analyzer, pH meter, densitometer, etc.
• Upon completion of batches, ensures timely backflushing of materials to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Operates electric and/or gas sit down and electric reach trucks as required.
• Microsoft Office Proficient.
• Individual must have good working knowledge of GMP's, HACCP, SAP, Excel, inventory control and maintain highest levels of sanitation in and around their work area.
• Push/pull 400 pound drums and lift 100 pound bags as required.
• Compare information on ZFIS to ensure proper packaging and amount of material against customer orders.
• Mechanical knowledge.