Production Team Lead

Job Summary

Are you ready to lead high-performing teams, drive operational excellence, and make a measurable impact every day?

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.​
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The role is based in Pryor, OK (onsite). Be part of a collaborative, results-driven, and innovative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

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

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 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.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• SAP, ERP, or other manufacturing system experience.

Why Choose Us?

• Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan.
• Opportunity to work for a global industry leader with iconic products and brands.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture focused on innovation and growth.
• Career development opportunities through training, mentoring, and internal mobility.
• Commitment to sustainability and creating a positive impact on people and the planet.
• Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team accomplishments.

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such

time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients 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