Onsite Production Supervisor — Food & Flavor

IFF; Tlalnepantla; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

IFF seeks a results-driven Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing operations in Mexico on an onsite basis. You will coach teams, uphold safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement across processes involving powders, liquids, emulsions, and drying technologies.

Collaborating with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering and EHS, you will optimize performance, reduce waste and deliver reliable production with a culture of accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Production Supervisor in food, flavors, ingredients, chemical, or related industries.
• Proven ability to lead and develop manufacturing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of Lean tools and TPM initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations across day, afternoon, and night shifts while ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Coach production teams and foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, food safety, and operational standards.
• Optimize processes for powders, liquids, emulsions, and drying technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and TPM methodologies.
• Monitor production metrics and implement corrective actions to meet targets.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and EHS.
• Support plant optimization projects focused on waste reduction and efficiency.
• Maintain regulatory, environmental and company compliance in a safe environment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Team Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Safety Compliance

Operational Excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

IFF seeks a results-driven Production Supervisor to lead our manufacturing operations in Mexico on an onsite basis. You will coach teams, uphold safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement across processes involving powders, liquids, emulsions, and drying technologies.

Collaborating with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering and EHS, you will optimize performance, reduce waste and deliver reliable production with a culture of accountability.