Production Supervisor

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

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