Onsite Operations Leader — Manufacturing & Logistics

IFF; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

IFF is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead logistics and supply chain activities at our Beloit, Wisconsin site. This onsite role focuses on safe, efficient, and reliable operations to support a world-class manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, QA, and Quality Control to resolve scheduling and production challenges, while promoting safety, continuous improvement, and team growth. A strong leader with manufacturing experience will excel here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field with 3–5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment; or high school diploma with 5+ years of large-scale manufacturing experience.
• Strong leadership experience in manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, production, or operations.
• Proven ability to solve problems, make decisions, and drive effective solutions in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across functions and levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Commitment to safety and environmental, health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics, warehousing, materials management, inventory, and distribution to support production.
• Serve as liaison between operating area and Site Leadership Team to align priorities and performance.
• Develop, track, and execute KPIs to drive safety, quality, service, and productivity.
• Provide coaching, training, and career development support to team members.
• Drive improvements in equipment reliability, uptime, and GMP compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for workflow, efficiency, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, QA to resolve production challenges and scheduling issues.
• Ensure compliance with EH&S requirements and site procedures while fostering safety.
• Support employee engagement and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Communication skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering/Manufacturing/Business

5+ years in large-scale manufacturing (alternative: HS diploma + 5+ years)

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

IFF is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead logistics and supply chain activities at our Beloit, Wisconsin site. This onsite role focuses on safe, efficient, and reliable operations to support a world-class manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, QA, and Quality Control to resolve scheduling and production challenges, while promoting safety, continuous improvement, and team growth. A strong leader with manufacturing experience will excel here.