Production Supervisor

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

Production SupervisorThis IFF Career Site uses Google Analytics, as described in our Privacy Statement, for purposes that may include site operation, analytics, enhanced user experience. You may choose to consent or decline to our use of Google Analytics below.### Production SupervisorApply: On-site: Tlalnepantla, Mexico: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 1, 2026 (20 days left to apply): R23334**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### About UsAt 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.