Production Team Lead — Drive Excellence & Team Growth

International Flavors and Fragrances; Pryor Creek (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Annual bonus

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances in Pryor, OK is seeking a production supervisor to lead high-performing teams on-site. You will drive daily production activities, monitor schedules and staffing, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

This role emphasizes continuous improvement and collaboration with maintenance and quality teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing with strong leadership, data analysis, and proficiency in manufacturing systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing, production, warehouse, or operations experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality systems.
• Ability to analyze production data and make informed operational decisions.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, or rotating shifts as required.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees on an assigned shift to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently while meeting quality, timing, and cost standards.
• Lead daily production activities to achieve output, quality, and productivity targets.
• Monitor production schedules, workflow, and staffing levels to meet requirements.
• Track and manage key performance indicators including production rates, quality metrics, and downtime.
• Identify and resolve operational issues to minimize disruptions and maintain productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and company policies.
• Coach, train, and develop team members to enhance performance and engagement.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and other cross-functional teams for continuous improvement.
• Prepare shift reports and communicate performance and priorities during handovers.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing systems

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, or related field

Associate's degree accepted

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

International Flavors and Fragrances in Pryor, OK is seeking a production supervisor to lead high-performing teams on-site. You will drive daily production activities, monitor schedules and staffing, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

This role emphasizes continuous improvement and collaboration with maintenance and quality teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing with strong leadership, data analysis, and proficiency in manufacturing systems.