Production Operations Lead - Safety, Quality & Improvement

International Flavors and Fragrances; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a production supervisor to lead daily manufacturing and packaging activities on-site. You will coach a diverse team, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues promptly.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, adherence to SOPs, and continuous improvement to meet production goals in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical, scientific, business, or related field preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, packaging, or an industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, safety practices, quality standards, and production processes.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and use basic computer systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience supervising employees in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience working with automated production or packaging equipment.
• Strong knowledge of EHS, quality systems, SOPs, or regulated manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or process optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production, manufacturing, and packaging activities to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Lead, coach, and support production employees while promoting accountability, teamwork, and a positive work environment.
• Monitor production processes, equipment performance, staffing, and workflow to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure employees follow established SOPs, safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and other teams to resolve production issues and minimize operational disruptions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Decision-making

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a technical, scientific, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) in Jacksonville, FL, is seeking a production supervisor to lead daily manufacturing and packaging activities on-site. You will coach a diverse team, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to resolve issues promptly.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, adherence to SOPs, and continuous improvement to meet production goals in a fast-paced facility.