Supervisor Production Processes

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

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Scent

Harnessing the full emotional power of scent, driven by pioneering creativity, science, consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.

Location & Team Environment

This role is based in Jacksonville, FL (on-site). You will lead and support a production team in a collaborative, safety-focused environment while partnering with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and other functions to achieve production goals.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• 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.

What Makes You the Right Fit?

• 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.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Previous experience supervising employees in a manufacturing or production environment.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to build your leadership career with a global leader in innovation and specialty ingredients.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and safety-focused manufacturing environment.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing production team.
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and processes.Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

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