Process Control Lab Supervisor

International Flavors & Fragrances (México), S de RL de CV; Tlalnepantla; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances (México), S de RL de CV is seeking a process control professional to lead data-driven monitoring and continuous improvement in a on-site role in the State of Mexico. The position emphasizes GLP compliance, data analysis, and collaboration with Production, Quality Control, and Process Engineering teams.

The role requires a bachelors in chemistry or related field, with experience in manufacturing environments and strong Excel/data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field.
• Experience in process control, quality, laboratory, or production processes.
• Knowledge of physicochemical parameters and GLP.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting process data.
• Strong data analysis with Excel.
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead GLP-compliant process control activities within production areas.
• Monitor physicochemical parameters to ensure specifications.
• Identify deviations and coordinate corrective actions to prevent rejections.
• Analyze process data to detect trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor KPIs related to quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Control, and Process Engineering teams.
• Support data-driven decision making to improve process stability and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen product quality and operational efficiency.

Skills

Process control

Quality

Data analysis

Excel

Communication

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to lead process control activities through data-driven decision-making, physicochemical parameter monitoring, and continuous improvement to ensure quality and operational excellence? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success. The role is based in Tlalnepantla, State of Mexico (on-site role, Monday through Friday). This position requires schedule flexibility to address urgent operational situations when needed. Be part of a collaborative, analytical, and 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

• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) within the area of responsibility
• Monitor physicochemical parameters throughout production processes to ensure compliance with established specifications
• Identify process deviations in a timely manner and coordinate actions to prevent internal product rejections
• Analyze process data to identify trends, variations, and opportunities for improvement
• Monitor key indicators related to process quality, efficiency, and reliability
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Control, and Process Engineering teams to address and resolve process deviations
• Participate in problem-solving activities and support the definition and follow-up of corrective actions
• Promote data-driven decision-making to improve process stability and performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on strengthening product quality and operational efficiency

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Food Chemistry, Food Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in process control, quality, laboratory, or production processes within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of physicochemical parameters and their application to process control
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and quality systems
• Experience analyzing and interpreting process data
• Ability to identify deviations, analyze potential causes, and follow up on corrective actions
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
• Availability and schedule flexibility to address urgent operational situations when required

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience within the food, flavors, ingredients, or process manufacturing industries
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and root cause analysis methodologies
• Experience using data and performance indicators to improve process stability, quality, or operational efficiency

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to directly contribute to the quality and reliability of manufacturing processes
• Exposure to manufacturing operations within a global organization
• Close collaboration with Production, Quality, and Process Engineering teams
• Participation in continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Collaborative work environment focused on operational excellence

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.