Production Supervisor

IFF•South Brunswick, NJ

13d•$70,352 - $87,940•Onsite

About The Position

Supervise production operations to ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and regulatory standards. Monitor daily production flow, shipping efficiency, and on-time order completion (ZPro/Oflow). Execute batch production activities and ensure adherence to specifications. Partner with Quality to ensure products meet established standards and lead deviation investigations with CAPA alignment. Maintain accurate production documentation in line with retention policies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives (6S) and operational excellence on the shop floor. Ensure equipment uptime by coordinating maintenance, calibration, and repairs. Communicate effectively with warehouse and office teams to resolve operational needs and escalations. Lead daily shift reporting and shop floor tier meetings using the IFF Operating System.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused mindset
Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Experience analyzing process data and using lab equipment (e.g., pH meter, densitometer, particle size analyzer)
Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, OSHA requirements, and food or chemical manufacturing processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with SAP or similar systems
Ability to manage inventory accuracy, including batch reconciliation and backflushing
Mechanical aptitude and understanding of production equipment
Ability to operate powered industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts, reach trucks)
Physical capability to meet job demands (lifting, pushing/pulling materials as required)

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of experience in food or chemical manufacturing
Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
Demonstrated success in team development, coaching, and performance management

Responsibilities

Supervise production operations to ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and regulatory standards
Monitor daily production flow, shipping efficiency, and on-time order completion (ZPro/Oflow)
Execute batch production activities and ensure adherence to specifications
Partner with Quality to ensure products meet established standards and lead deviation investigations with CAPA alignment
Maintain accurate production documentation in line with retention policies
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (6S) and operational excellence on the shop floor
Ensure equipment uptime by coordinating maintenance, calibration, and repairs
Communicate effectively with warehouse and office teams to resolve operational needs and escalations
Lead daily shift reporting and shop floor tier meetings using the IFF Operating System