Production Supervisor

International Flavors & Fragrances (México), S de RL de CV; Morelos; On-site; MXN 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances (México), S de RL de CV in Morelos is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead day-to- night manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced plant.

You will coach production teams across shifts, drive TPM and Lean initiatives, partner with Quality, Maintenance and EHS, and deliver productivity targets while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Food Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Production Supervisor in food manufacturing or related process industries.
• Experience leading and developing manufacturing teams in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and TPM concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead production operations across day, afternoon, and night shifts with a focus on safety and efficiency.
• Coach, develop, and engage production teams fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, food safety, and operational standards.
• Optimize processes involving powders, liquids, emulsions, and drying technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and TPM methodologies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering and EHS to meet objectives.

Skills

Advanced English

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Safety focus

Education

Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s in Food Engineering

Bachelor’s in Manufacturing Engineering

Related field

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to lead high-performing manufacturing teams while driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced production environment? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering 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, Mexico (onsite role). Be part of an experienced, solution-oriented, growth-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

Lead production operations across day, afternoon, and night shifts, ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing performance. Develop, coach, and engage production teams while fostering a strong culture of 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 Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies. Monitor key production metrics and implement corrective actions to achieve productivity, quality, and service targets. Partner closely 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. Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and company requirements while maintaining a safe working environment.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 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.
• Demonstrated 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 Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies involving powders, liquids, emulsions, and drying processes.
• Strong focus on safety, operational discipline, and manufacturing excellence.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience within flavors, food ingredients, specialty ingredients, or chemical manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record delivering productivity, efficiency, or cost optimization projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities in complex manufacturing operations.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to lead impactful manufacturing operations in a global organization.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Career development and learning opportunities within a multinational environment.
• Collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunity to contribute to products enjoyed by consumers around the world.

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.