Production Manager

IFF • Memphis, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager role is based in Memphis, Tennessee (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, growth-oriented, resilient, and solution-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. The Production Manager is a key member of the Site Leadership Team responsible for leading manufacturing operations to achieve excellence in safety, food safety, quality, service, cost performance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. This role provides strategic direction, operational leadership, and talent development while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will maintain a visible presence within the operation, develop future leaders, and empower teams to consistently deliver business results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably within food, ingredients, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Minimum of 6 years of leadership experience managing production teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated experience leading large operational teams and developing supervisors and frontline leaders.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, Good Manufacturing Practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting Process Safety Management and Management of Change processes within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven success leading Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Failure Analysis, or similar continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience managing operational budgets, productivity initiatives, and performance metrics to achieve business goals.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or comparable continuous improvement certification.
• Experience within a unionized manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success leading culture transformation initiatives focused on accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, quality, customer service, and cost objectives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors, unit leaders, and production teams to strengthen capabilities, engagement, and succession readiness.
• Establish clear performance expectations and drive accountability through effective performance management, development planning, and employee recognition.
• Champion a culture where safety, food safety, quality, and compliance are fundamental to every operational decision.
• Ensure compliance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, Good Manufacturing Practices, Process Safety Management requirements, environmental regulations, sanitation standards, and company policies.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation to improve operational reliability and reduce risk.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to improve productivity, yield, throughput, and efficiency.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness, downtime, capacity utilization, labor productivity, and manufacturing costs.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, and other stakeholders to achieve site and business objectives.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• vacation
• holidays
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity)
• annual bonus plan
• Career development opportunities within a global company focused on innovation and sustainability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager