Production Manager

International Flavors and Fragrances; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Annual bonus

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is seeking a Production Manager for an onsite, Philadelphia-based role. Lead daily production operations—blending, weighing, packaging—and coordinate cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality and throughput targets.

You will drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage performance, development, and engagement of the production staff. Join a growth-minded team focused on delivering essential ingredients and contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in food manufacturing or related environment.
• 6+ years leading production teams in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP and food safety requirements in regulated facilities.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and productivity gains.
• Experience with Process Safety Management.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills using operational data.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations including blending, weighing, packaging, and related activities to meet safety, quality, service, and productivity goals.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and regulatory standards and promote safety culture.
• Drive execution of the manufacturing schedule to meet customer demand and performance targets.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, productivity, quality, cost, and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, EHS, and Supply Chain to support operational excellence.
• Manage performance, development, succession planning, and engagement of production staff.
• Lead incident investigations with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and improve Standard Operating Procedures and best practices.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Maintenance on preventive maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Continuous improvement

GMP & food safety

Six Sigma Green Belt

Data analytics

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Production software

Quality management systems

Job description

Job Summary

Are you ready to lead a high-impact production operation that helps deliver essential ingredients used by millions of consumers every day?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. We deliver 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 Production Manager role is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (onsite role). Be part of a dedicated, 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 daily production operations, including blending, weighing, packaging, and related manufacturing activities to meet safety, quality, service, and productivity objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental, and regulatory requirements, while promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
• Drive execution of the manufacturing schedule to meet customer demand and operational performance goals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, productivity, quality, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Supply Chain, and other departments to support operational excellence.
• Manage performance, development, succession planning, and engagement activities for production team members.
• Lead operational incident investigations, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures and manufacturing best practices.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance teams to ensure preventive maintenance activities are effectively planned and executed.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 or more years of experience in food manufacturing or a related manufacturing environment.
• 6 or more years of leadership experience managing production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety requirements within regulated manufacturing facilities.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing process, equipment, or productivity improvements.
• Experience working with Process Safety Management principles and programs.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher, or demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use operational data to improve performance.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems, production reporting tools, and key operational performance metrics.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience with digital manufacturing technologies, automation, or advanced production systems.
• Demonstrated success building inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing teams.
• Experience supporting emergency response, occupational health, or broader site safety initiatives.

Why Choose Us?

• 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. IFF was also recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Perks & Benefits.
• Opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing operation supporting globally recognized products.
• A purpose-driven culture focused on innovation, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities across a global organization.
• Collaborative team environment with access to global expertise and resources.
• The ability to make a meaningful impact on 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