Lean Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Morelos; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Mexico seeks a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-night shifts, driving safety, efficiency and continuous improvement on-site in Tlalnepantla. You will coach teams and partner with Quality, Maintenance, and EHS to meet production goals.

The role emphasizes Lean and TPM practices, a strong safety culture and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on delivering high-quality flavors and ingredients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Food Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Production Supervisor within food manufacturing, flavors, ingredients, chemical, or related process industries.
• Experience leading and developing manufacturing teams in a production environment.
• Advanced English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and continuous improvement programs.
• Green Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement training.
• Experience implementing and supporting TPM initiatives.
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies involving powders, liquids, emulsions, and drying processes.
• Strong focus on safety, operational discipline, and manufacturing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations across day, afternoon, and night shifts, ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing performance.
• Develop, coach, and engage production teams while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive adherence to safety, quality, food safety, and operational standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Optimize production processes involving powders, liquids, emulsions, and drying technologies to improve efficiency and performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles and TPM methodologies.
• Monitor key production metrics and implement corrective actions to achieve productivity, quality, and service targets.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and EHS teams to support business objectives.
• Support plant optimization projects focused on waste reduction, process efficiency, and operational excellence.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Team Leadership

Safety Compliance

English Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

TPM

Lean Manufacturing tools

Green Belt certification

Job description

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Mexico seeks a Production Supervisor to lead day-to-night shifts, driving safety, efficiency and continuous improvement on-site in Tlalnepantla. You will coach teams and partner with Quality, Maintenance, and EHS to meet production goals.

The role emphasizes Lean and TPM practices, a strong safety culture and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on delivering high-quality flavors and ingredients.