Production Supervisor

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　　Date:Jan 19, 2024

　　Location: Memphis, TN, US

　　Company: IFF Family of Companies

　　Requisition ID : 495439

　　Job Description

　　IFF in Memphis, TN is seeking a Production First Line Supervisor to join our team!

　　This role will supervise a staff of production employees and manage team activities in accordance with production schedules, ensuring unit goals are achieved. The Production Front Line Supervisor will ensure adherence to established operations and safety policies/procedures. They will maintain standards in the areas of safety, food safety, housekeeping, attendance, operational discipline, process safety management, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance. The incumbent is responsible for communications up and down the line and for assurance that communications from team members are accurate and complete. They will be responsible for responding to personnel, operational, safety, and environmental incidents. Please note;this is a rotating schedule requiring to work all 3 shifts in a rotating manner.

　　Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

　　Models, establishes expectations, and drives accountability in the IFF Core Values.

　　Provides 24/7 production coverage support through shift rotation. First call point of contact for production issues/area emergencies.

　　Ensures safety in day-to-day activities through execution of site safety policies including proper permitting, safety audits, housekeeping, incident investigation/recommendation implementation.

　　Directs production teams, across multiple units, in activities such as coordination of competing production priorities and troubleshooting of process and mechanical reliability issues.

　　Works directly with technical resources (engineers, laboratory analysts, etc.) to resolve production issues as well as on continuous.

　　Manages improvement activities focused on unit processes and equipment.

　　Manages/supports team and team members’ performance including shift staffing needs, overtime requirements, performance appraisals, and identifying and resolving performance issues.

　　Maintains electronic employee data including accurate weekly time keeping records.

　　Supports development of team member functional knowledge, skills (technical & soft), and abilities through formal training activities and mentorship/coaching.

　　Job Requirements

　　A High School Diploma/GED.

　　5+ years of manufacturing/production facility experience with 2 years of experience in a lead/equivalent capacity OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 1+ years of manufacturing/production experience.

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective in a one on one or a team environment.

　　Excellent organizational and time management skills.

　　Computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

　　Ability to wear job specific personal protective equipment (PPE).

　　Ability to operate computerized control systems.

　　Ability to tolerate exposure to hot and cold conditions.

　　Ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodations.

　　Willing and able to work an eight-hour (8) rotating shift, including weekends, holidays, and possible overtime.

　　The following are preferred:

　　A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering field.

　　Previous supervisory experience.

　　SAP experience.

　　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.

　　VisitIFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion (https://https://www.iff.com/responsibilities/diversity-equity-inclusion) to learn more.