Production Supervisor

Are you a manufacturing leader who excels at driving safety, quality, and operational excellence while developing high-performing teams? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. The role is based in New Century, Kansas (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, safety-focused, results-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You'll Make a Difference  Lead daily finishing operations across Spray A, Spray B, Spray C, Tube Chill, Blending, and related production areas to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.  Coordinate production activities with Supply Chain, Production Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Utilities, Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and other cross-functional teams.  Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, and company requirements.  Monitor production performance, analyze operational data, and optimize efficiency and reliability.  Ensure processes meet quality standards and take action when quality or safety concerns arise.  Lead employee development through onboarding, training, coaching, certification, and performance management.  Support continuous improvement initiatives, waste reduction, and 5S programs.  Ensure compliance with ISO, BRC Food Safety, RSPO, SMETA, Process Safety Management (PSM), and Management of Change (MOC) requirements.  Utilize SAP and business systems to manage schedules, inventory, reporting, and records.  What Makes You the Right Fit  Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field; equivalent experience considered.  Minimum five years of manufacturing or production experience in a continuous process environment.  Previous leadership or supervisory experience in manufacturing.  Knowledge of safety, food safety, quality, and environmental systems.  Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.  Ability to analyze data and implement process improvements.  Strong organizational and resource management skills.  Effective communication and collaboration skills.  Ability to work in a plant environment and wear required PPE.  How Would You Stand Out?  Experience within food, ingredients, chemical, biotechnology, or related manufacturing industries.  Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.  Proven ability to lead initiatives that enhance safety, engagement, and operational performance.  Why Choose Us?  Competitive Benefits (US): Competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunities, and comprehensive health and wellness programs. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity/paternity), and an annual bonus plan. IFF was also recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Perks & Benefits. Diversity & Inclusion (US): IFF has been recognized previously in the US on the Disability Equality Index® – Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion Innovation: Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and trailblazing advancements in food ingredients solutions and protection. Meaningful work helping advance solutions for the food ingredients industry.  Global Collaboration: Be part of a global organization that values innovation, creativity, and collaborating amongst our diverse, cross-functional teams.  Sustainability: Contribute to solutions that support a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. IFF was recognized on the Forbes Net Zero Leaders 2026 list within the chemicals/materials sector.

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