Production Team Lead

IFF • Pryor Creek, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

IFF is hiring a Production Team Lead for its Food Ingredients business in Pryor, Oklahoma. This onsite role supervises employees on an assigned shift and leads daily production activities to meet safety, quality, timing, cost, output, and productivity expectations. The Team Lead monitors production schedules, workflow, staffing, and key performance indicators; resolves operational issues; and ensures compliance with company policies and safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

The role also involves coaching and developing employees, collaborating with maintenance, quality, and other teams on continuous improvement, and preparing shift reports and communicating operational status during handovers. The position is part of IFF's Food Ingredients business unit, which the company has announced its intention to sell to CVC Capital Partners, with the sale presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to approvals and other conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing, production, warehouse, or operations experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality systems.
• Ability to analyze production data and make informed operational decisions.
• Strong communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, or rotating shifts as required.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• SAP, ERP, or other manufacturing system experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees on an assigned shift to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently and meets established quality, timing, and cost standards.
• Lead daily production activities to achieve output, quality, and productivity targets.
• Monitor production schedules, workflow, and staffing levels to meet operational requirements.
• Track and manage production rates, quality metrics, downtime, and other key performance indicators.
• Identify and resolve operational issues promptly to minimize disruptions and maintain productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and company policies and procedures.
• Coach, train, and develop team members to improve performance, engagement, and skills.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and cross-functional teams to support continuous improvement.
• Prepare shift reports and communicate operational performance, issues, and priorities during shift handovers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k).
• Vacation and holidays.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• Annual bonus plan.
• Career development opportunities through training, mentoring, and internal mobility.
• Recognition programs for individual and team accomplishments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED