Production Supervisor

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Carrollton, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and coordinate daily manufacturing operations, ensuring safe, compliant production of food products.

The role focuses on optimizing labor and equipment use on the production line and driving operational excellence. You will supervise hourly staff, drive continuous improvement, and partner with Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet schedules and quality standards while promoting safety

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in food manufacturing or regulated environments.
• Experience supervising hourly production employees in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience with HACCP, GMP, SQF, FSMA, or similar food safety systems.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement exposure.
• ERP experience, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to meet safety, quality, productivity, cost, and service goals.
• Ensure schedules are executed efficiently and meet customer demand and on-time delivery.
• Monitor performance, address downtime, bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams for seamless operations.
• Lead safety programs, training, and incident investigations to prevent recurrence.
• Develop staff via coaching, cross-training, and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science or engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

## Production SupervisorApply: On-site: Carrollton, TX, USA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 30, 2026 (20 days left to apply): R22341**Job Summary**Supervise employees using machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line.**Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing****Position Summary**The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant production of high-quality food products. This role oversees production personnel, optimizes labor and equipment utilization, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures all production activities comply with food safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards. The Production Supervisor serves as a key leader in fostering a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.**Key Responsibilities****Production & Operations Management*** Supervise and coordinate daily production activities to achieve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and service objectives.* Ensure production schedules are executed efficiently while meeting customer demand and on-time delivery requirements.* Monitor production performance and take corrective actions to address downtime, bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies.* Optimize workforce utilization, equipment performance, and material flow to maximize operational effectiveness.* Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to ensure uninterrupted operations.**Food Safety & Quality Compliance*** Ensure compliance with all food safety programs, including HACCP, GMPs, sanitation procedures, allergen controls, and company quality standards.* Promote a culture of food safety and quality awareness throughout the production team.* Verify that production processes consistently meet product specifications and regulatory requirements.* Support internal, customer, and third-party audits and implement corrective and preventive actions as required.* Investigate quality incidents, deviations, and customer complaints, driving sustainable corrective actions.**Safety & Regulatory Compliance*** Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and environmental standards.* Conduct routine safety observations, audits, and employee coaching to minimize workplace hazards and incidents.* Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.* Ensure employees are trained and compliant with all required safety procedures and regulatory standards.**Leadership & Employee Development*** Lead, motivate, and develop production team members to achieve departmental objectives.* Conduct performance evaluations, maintain performance documentation, and provide regular coaching and feedback.* Develop employee skills through structured training, cross-training, and succession planning initiatives.* Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.* Manage employee attendance, scheduling, and staffing requirements to support operational needs.**Continuous Improvement*** Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction.* Utilize root cause analysis methodologies to identify and eliminate process inefficiencies.* Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) including safety, quality, labor efficiency, yield, downtime, and schedule attainment.* Participate in process improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and operational excellence initiatives.**Documentation & Reporting*** Maintain accurate production records, training documentation, performance records, and compliance-related documentation.* Prepare and communicate production reports, KPI metrics, shift handoff information, and operational updates.* Ensure data accuracy within ERP systems and other production management tools.**Required Qualifications****Education & Experience****Preferred:*** Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field.* 3-5 years of leadership experience in a food, beverage, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or regulated manufacturing environment.* Experience supervising hourly production employees in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.**Preferred Experience*** Experience with HACCP, GMP, SQF, BRC, FSMA, or similar food safety and quality systems.* Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Kaizen experience.* ERP experience, preferably SAP.* Project management experience.* Experience with automated manufacturing equipment and process optimization.**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities*** Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.* Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret production and performance data.* Effective verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing information systems.* Knowledge of food manufacturing regulations, food safety programs, and quality systems.* Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.* Bilingual (English and Spanish) is preferred.**Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)*** Safety Performance (TRIR, Near Miss Reporting, Incident Rate)* Food Safety & Quality Compliance* Schedule Attainment* Labor Productivity & Efficiency* Yield and Waste Reduction* Production Efficiency and Downtime Reduction* Employee Training Completion* Employee Engagement and Retention* Customer Service Performance* Continuous Improvement Savings and Project Completionto follow