Production Supervisor

Danisco USA Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Vacation & holidays

16 weeks paid parental leave

Annual bonus plan

Job summary

IFF, based in New Century, Kansas, seeks a manufacturing leader to drive safety, quality, and operational excellence onsite. You will oversee finishing lines, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and develop high-performing employees, all while upholding GMP and food safety standards.

You will leverage data to improve performance, implement process changes, and mentor staff through onboarding, coaching, and performance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum five years of manufacturing or production experience in a continuous process environment.
• Previous leadership or 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.
• Ability to work in a plant environment and wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily finishing operations across multiple production areas to meet safety, quality, delivery and productivity objectives.
• 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 data and optimize efficiency and reliability.
• Lead employee development through onboarding, training, coaching, certification, and performance management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, 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

Safety leadership

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP experience

Process improvement

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Summary Are you a manufacturing leader who excels at driving safety, quality, and operational excellence while developing high-performing teams? 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 role is based in New Century, Kansas (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, safety-focused, results-oriented 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 finishing operations across Spray A, Spray B, Spray C, Tube Chill, Blending, and related production areas to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives. Coordinate production activities with Supply Chain, Production Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Utilities, Facilities, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and other 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 take action when quality or safety concerns arise. Lead employee development through onboarding, training, coaching, certification, and performance management. Support continuous improvement initiatives, waste reduction, and 5S programs. Ensure compliance with ISO, BRC Food Safety, RSPO, SMETA, Process Safety Management (PSM), and Management of Change (MOC) requirements. Utilize SAP and business systems to manage schedules, inventory, reporting, and records.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum five years of manufacturing or production experience in a continuous process environment.
• Previous leadership or 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.
• Ability to work in a plant environment and wear required PPE.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience within food, ingredients, chemical, biotechnology, or related manufacturing industries.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives that enhance safety, engagement, and operational performance.

Why Choose Us?

Competitive Benefits (US): Competitive compensation, annual incentive opportunities, and comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Competitive compensation
• Annual incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs

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

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity/paternity)
• Annual bonus plan

IFF was also recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Perks & Benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion (US)

IFF has been recognized previously in the US on the Disability Equality Index® – Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.

Innovation: Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and trailblazing advancements in food ingredients solutions and protection.

Meaningful work helping advance solutions for the food ingredients industry.

Global Collaboration

Be part of a global organization that values innovation, creativity, and collaborating amongst our diverse, cross-functional teams.

Sustainability

Contribute to solutions that support a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. IFF was recognized on the Forbes Net Zero Leaders 2026 list within the chemicals/materials sector.

Working Conditions

This position is based in a manufacturing plant environment and requires regular presence on the production floor. Required training and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are mandatory.

The salary range for this position is $110,000-120,000 base salary, depending on candidate experience and relevancy to the position and other factors determined by the hiring team in their decision.

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 Ingredient 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 Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

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 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.