Production Manager

Solae LLC; Memphis (TN); In loco; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave (16 weeks)

Annual bonus plan

Descrizione del lavoro

IFF in Memphis, TN seeks a Production Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing team onsite. You will drive safety, quality, service, and cost performance while embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

The role requires strategic direction, strong leadership of supervisors and frontline staff, and development of future leaders within a collaborative site leadership framework.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or related field.
• At least 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably in regulated environments.
• At least 6 years of leadership experience managing production teams.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, GMP, HACCP, PSM, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven success leading Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, RCA, or similar CI initiatives.
• Experience managing operational budgets and performance metrics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Mansioni

• Lead all aspects of daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, packaging, quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors and frontline teams to strengthen capabilities and engagement.
• Enforce safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in all operational decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and other stakeholders to meet site objectives.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Decision making

Collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Summary

Are you ready to lead a high-performing manufacturing team while driving safely, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in a dynamic food ingredients operation? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. The Production Manager role is based in Memphis, Tennessee (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, growth-oriented, resilient, and solution-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

The Production Manager is a key member of the Site Leadership Team responsible for leading manufacturing operations to achieve excellence in safety, food safety, quality, service, cost performance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement. This role provides strategic direction, operational leadership, and talent development while fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, teamwork, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will maintain a visible presence within the operation, engage employees at all levels, develop future leaders, and empower teams to consistently deliver business results.

Lead all aspects of daily manufacturing operations to achieve production, packaging, quality, customer service, and cost objectives. Coach, mentor, and develop supervisors, unit leaders, and production teams to strengthen capabilities, engagement, accountability, and succession readiness. Establish clear performance expectations and drive accountability through effective performance management, coaching, recognition, development planning, and corrective action when appropriate. Champion a culture where safety, food safety, quality, and compliance are fundamental to every operational decision and are embraced daily by all employees. Ensure compliance with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, Good Manufacturing Practices, Process Safety Management requirements, environmental regulations, sanitation standards, Management of Change processes, and company policies. Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation to improve operational reliability, reduce risk, and strengthen site performance. Drive operational excellence initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to improve productivity, yield, throughput, efficiency, and overall operational performance. Monitor and improve key performance indicators including Overall Equipment Effectiveness, downtime, capacity utilization, labor productivity, manufacturing costs, and service performance. Partner with Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety, and other stakeholders to achieve site objectives, solve operational challenges, and support continuous improvement.

What Makes You the Right Fit

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Science, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline. Minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably within food, ingredients, chemical, or other regulated manufacturing environments. Minimum of 6 years of leadership experience managing production teams in a manufacturing setting. Demonstrated experience leading large operational teams, developing supervisors and frontline leaders, and building high-performance, accountable cultures. Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, Good Manufacturing Practices, Process Safety Management, Management of Change, and regulatory compliance requirements. Proven success leading Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Root Cause Failure Analysis, or similar continuous improvement initiatives that improve operational and financial performance. Experience managing operational budgets, fixed and variable costs, productivity initiatives, and performance metrics to achieve business goals. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, conflict resolution, and decision‑making skills. Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, hold others accountable with fairness and respect, and effectively collaborate across functions.

How You’ll Stand Out

Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or comparable continuous improvement certification. Leads by example, develops people, communicates effectively, takes initiative, solves problems proactively, and creates a culture where safety, quality, teamwork, and operational excellence thrive. Demonstrated success leading culture transformation initiatives focused on accountability, engagement, ownership, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Key Leadership Attributes

The successful candidate will be a visible and engaged leader who: Leads with accountability, ownership, and integrity. Demonstrates the courage to have candid conversations, address performance gaps, and recognize achievements. Develops and coaches future leaders while fostering employee engagement. Communicates effectively across all levels of the organization. Demonstrates emotional intelligence and sound judgment when resolving challenges and conflicts. Delegates effectively, follows through on commitments, and drives execution. Creates an environment where safety, quality, teamwork, trust, and continuous improvement thrive.

Why Choose Us

Opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing operation within IFF's global Food Ingredients business. Exposure to complex manufacturing processes and cross‑functional leadership opportunities. Ability to shape site culture, develop future leaders, and drive meaningful operational improvements.

Competitive Benefits (US)

• Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity), and an annual bonus plan.

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is currently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain part of IFF until close and, at such time, will transition to CVC Capital Partners. By applying for this position, candidates acknowledge awareness that the role is part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

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

At 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.