Process Support Lead Operator

IFF•Madison, WI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. This role is for a Production Support Leader Operator at our plant in Madison, WI, responsible for leading maintenance planning and overseeing production. The position provides essential support to the Madison Culture Plant operation, focusing on scheduling, sanitation, and production support activities. The role involves guiding and overseeing Culture Plant process support operators to ensure safe, quality, and efficient production, maintain audit readiness, and facilitate effective communication among operations crews.

Requirements

A minimum of 6 months' experience in the Madison Culture Plant with demonstrated strong performance in Core Values, leadership, attendance, and initiative.
Ability to effectively use computer software systems including MS Office (Word, Excel), SAP, and preferably Schedule Pro.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using percentages and decimals, and utilize the metric system for measurement.
Ability to read, communicate, comprehend, and follow oral and written procedures and instructions.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job in a safe and efficient manner.
Basic understanding of computers to retrieve and enter data on a database and navigate the internet for safety training.
Ability to push, pull, lift, and/or carry fifty-five (55) pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and move throughout the plant; move and maneuver seven hundred fifty (750) pounds with mechanical assistance.
Ability to reach, grasp, handle, and use manual dexterity to operate equipment controls.
Ability to differentiate changes in color and detect problems with machinery and in the production process.
Ability to wear proper PPE and Respiratory protection, when required.

Responsibilities

Work on production operation management and maintenance planning.
Ensure adherence to all quality systems, including ISO 9001 and Food Safety, and IFF’s Quality Policy and procedures.
Comply with all Company policies including Quality, Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, GMP's, HAACP, and Attendance.
Schedule Culture Plant Preventive Maintenance work, ensuring monthly on-time completion KPI.
Work with Maintenance department personnel to schedule and execute Culture Plant work orders.
Ensure the Culture Plant Schedule Profile is maintained accurately on a daily basis.
Schedule and coordinate execution of all pre-weigh activities, including weigh-up, documentation, and cleaning.
Schedule and coordinate execution of all Culture Plant sanitation activities, ensuring internal and external audit-readiness.
Act as the primary communication liaison between day and night Culture Plant crews.
Manage the time and activities of designated process operators.
Act as the primary liaison with the shipping department for raw material ordering.
Establish a system with Culture Plant supervisors to ensure accurate, timely issuance of batch tickets and labels.
Coordinate activities with Culture Plant production supervisors and potentially assist with critical production duties as necessary.