Plant Production Leader - Safety, Quality & Growth

IFF; Kansas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Parental leave (paid)

Annual bonus

Job summary

IFF is seeking a manufacturing leader to drive safety, quality, and operational excellence while building high-performing teams on the production floor. You will oversee finishing operations and coordinate with multiple support functions to meet safety and quality standards.

The role requires five+ years in manufacturing with leadership experience, strong data skills, and expertise in ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Five+ years in manufacturing/production in a continuous process environment.
• Previous leadership/supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of safety, food safety, quality, and environmental systems.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Ability to analyze data and implement process improvements.
• Strong organizational and resource management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily finishing operations across Spray A, Spray B, Spray C, Tube Chill, Blending and related production areas.
• Coordinate production activities with Supply Chain, Production Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, and company requirements.
• Monitor production performance, analyze operational data, and optimize efficiency and reliability.
• Ensure processes meet quality standards and address quality or safety concerns.
• Lead employee development through onboarding, training, coaching, certification, and performance management.
• Support continuous improvement, waste reduction, and 5S programs.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, BRC Food Safety, RSPO, SMETA, PSM, and MOC requirements.
• Utilize SAP and business systems to manage schedules, inventory, reporting, and records.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Data analysis

ERP systems (SAP)

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

IFF is seeking a manufacturing leader to drive safety, quality, and operational excellence while building high-performing teams on the production floor. You will oversee finishing operations and coordinate with multiple support functions to meet safety and quality standards.

The role requires five+ years in manufacturing with leadership experience, strong data skills, and expertise in ERP systems, preferably SAP.