Operator IV, Production

International Flavors and Fragrances; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Production Lead to oversee personnel, materials, equipment, and warehouse operations, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery while supporting daily production execution. The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs., strong teamwork, weekend availability, and familiarity with SAP, GMP, and sanitation practices.

You will lead shifts, assign targets, manage break schedules, and ensure accurate process orders in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture; report hazards and near-misses.
• Oversee personnel, materials, equipment, and warehouse operations.
• Lead shifts, assign targets, and track performance to meet production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, quality, sanitation procedures; maintain documentation.
• Enter and verify process orders and finished goods locations in SAP.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Process improvement

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Summary

The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing personnel, materials, equipment, and raw material warehouse operations. This role drives performance with a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, and on‑time delivery while supporting daily production execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture by communicating hazards, concerns, and near‑miss incidents.
• Report all safety incidents promptly to the supervisor.
• Submit work orders for safety-related issues and equipment repairs.
• Ensure compliance with all Safety, GMP, Quality, and sanitation procedures.
• Support investigations and root cause analyses related to safety, quality, and process issues.

Quality & Documentation

• Raise non-conformances (NCs) for any raw material or process‑related issues.
• Maintain departmental quality, sanitation, and ILVT practices.
• Randomly audit shop floor documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Reconcile label counts per process order and coordinate verification with Quality Control.
• Perform post‑cleaning swabs to verify sanitation effectiveness before starting the next process order.

Operations & Workflow Control

• Control workflow to maximize capacity utilization and ensure effective use of labor, tools, and equipment.
• Distribute process orders to the team and align execution with planning strategies and sequencing.
• Continuously evaluate operational capabilities, employee skills, and resource needs.
• Keep storage areas organized; ensure pallets are properly wrapped and maintained in good condition.
• Maintain area readiness for the next shift to ensure smooth handover and continuity of production.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and communicate performance gaps to the supervisor.
• Complete required reports, including packing and shift reports.
• Accurately enter and confirm process orders (POs) and finished goods locations in SAP and related spreadsheets.

Production & Team Leadership

• Lead and supervise employees during assigned shifts to meet production schedules while maintaining safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery requirements.
• Conduct a Tier 1 (T1) start‑of‑shift meeting to communicate safety and quality topics, production goals, targets, and other relevant updates.
• Assign daily targets and expectations to operators and material handlers and actively track performance throughout the shift.
• Manage employee break schedules and coordinate with Maintenance to support required maintenance activities.
• Act as a working lead, providing hands‑on support on the floor as needed.

Job Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment as part of a team.
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Availability to work weekends as needed to fulfill customer orders.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without difficulty.
• Ability to weigh ingredients accurately using floor scales and bench scales.
• Quick learner with the ability to identify and recommend process improvements.
• Ability to wear a full‑face respirator and/or PAPR when required for handling specific materials.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Computer literate with the ability to navigate multiple systems, windows, and transactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP knowledge and experience.
• Forklift certification or prior forklift operation experience.