Production Manager

Job Summary

Are you ready to lead a high impact production operation that helps deliver essential ingredients used by millions of consumers every day?

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

This role sits within our Taste Business Unit, crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor ingredient solutions that help shape the identity of food and beverage brands.

The Production Manager role is based in Carrollton, TX (onsite). Be part of a dedicated, solution-oriented, and growth-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact.

Your potential is our inspiration.

• Production Management:
  Oversee blending, packing, and pre-weighing functions; work with Production Supervisor and shift leads; manage hiring/termination of plant personnel and temporary employees; approve plant overtime and shift adjustments; oversee annual performance appraisals.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensure all products meet quality standards; follow FSSC 22000 procedures; enforce GMP standards; comply with FDA, TX Dept. of Health, and AIB practices; drive improvements to reach FTR targets.
• Timely Production:
  Ensure timely production, packaging, labeling, and completion of weekly plans to ensure customer satisfaction; tracks production against plan, lost time, and yield; establish and maintain performance tracking tools per asset and operator to maximize output and meet capacity targets; oversee the replenishment cycles of packaging and consumables utilized in production.
• Safety Compliance:
  Ensure tasks are completed safely; enforce safety rules; work with EHS and Food Safety teams to promote a safety culture; personally participate in MOCs related to the safety process rollout and Task risk assessments.
• Employee Engagement:
  Promote employee ownership and engagement in EHS and other site activities.
• Incident Investigation:
  Support the incident investigation system; ensure proper classification and root cause analysis; implement corrective actions.
• Data Management:
  Track production output, yield, capacity utilization, and other measures to support continuous improvement.
• Case Management:
  Manage injuries/illnesses with site leadership and medical case manager; ensure proper classification and OSHA recordkeeping.
• Health Assessments:
  Coordinate annual medical exams and occupational health assessments.
• Emergency Response:
  Support response teams in drills and actual incidents.
• Logistics Coordination:
  Work with raw material planning and logistics teams to meet delivery targets; accountability for raw material feeding to pre-weigh stations.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Work with the Continuous Improvement team to identify improvement opportunities and support the implementation of these.
• Savings Opportunity Tracking:
  Participate actively in savings opportunity tracking to support savings initiatives and deliver against the annual budget.
• Maintenance Coordination:
  Work closely with Maintenance to support preventive repairs and planned maintenance cycles.
• Capex Discussions:
  Contribute to Capex discussions, providing production expertise and insights into operational challenges.
• Gemba Walks & Problem Solving:
  Participate actively in Gemba walks, safety observation programs, hygiene audit programs, and be a key member of problem-solving initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in operational management (or related field) or equivalent progressive work experience to compensate for the degree.
• 10+ years of experience in a food plant or related business.
• 6+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Successful experience in initiating productivity improvements, including the implementation of new equipment or new processes.
• Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food and Safety Practices.
• Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Six Sigma Certification.
• Strong computer skills to implement and maintain shift reporting per asset and operator, as well as other operational metrics related to yield, OEE, lost time, etc.
• Strong analytical skills to use data to drive constructive problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts in production.

• Demonstrated leadership in building inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing production teams.
• Experience with digital manufacturing tools or automated production technologies.
• Background supporting emergency response programs or occupational health initiatives.

• Opportunity to lead operations in a high-impact, essential manufacturing environment.
• A purpose-driven culture focused on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Global resources combined with a collaborative local team environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities across IFF.
• Work that directly contributes to products enjoyed by millions of people worldwide.

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