Senior Team Lead

IFF•South Brunswick, NJ

39d•$70,352 - $87,940•Onsite

About The Position

It's an exciting time to become a part of IFF! We are currently looking for a Senior Team Lead at our Flavors plant in Dayton, NJ. The Senior Team Lead is responsible for direct reports and the daily operations in process-based and non-process-based departments Liquid Compounding, Terps, D&E, and Emulsions on 2nd shift. 3:30pm-11:50pm Monday-Friday.

Requirements

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 50 pound bags as required.
Compare information on ZFIS to ensure proper packaging and amount of material against customer orders.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
3-5 years of experience in a Food or Chemical manufacturing plant.
Familiar with OSHA requirements.

Nice To Haves

Mechanical knowledge
Experience in continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Supervise and assure the full implementation of the safety and food safety standards within all production units. food safety/general safety scores & near miss program. Identify deficiencies, communicate and execute corrective actions.
Manage/oversee production area throughout shift, ensuring shipping 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 Maintenance as needed to ensure uptime of production equipment.
Communication 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 manager 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. Provide training to operators as needed.
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.