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, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. This role sits within our Taste Business Unit, crafting unique technology‑enabled flavor ingredient solutions that 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. Where You’ll Make a Difference Production Management: Oversee blending, packing, and pre‑weighing functions; collaborate with the 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 FSSC22000 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 meet customer satisfaction. Production Tracking: Track production against plan, lost time, and yield; establish and maintain performance‑tracking tools per asset and operator to maximize output and meet capacity targets. Replenishment: 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 record‑keeping. 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 implementation. Savings Opportunity Tracking: Participate in tracking savings initiatives to support the annual budget. Maintenance Collaboration: Work closely with Maintenance to support preventive repairs and planned maintenance cycles. Capital Expenditure Insight: Contribute to Capex discussions, providing Production expertise and operational insights. Kaizen Participation: Actively participate in Gemba walks, safety observation programs, hygiene audit programs, and problem‑solving initiatives. What Makes You The Right Fit Bachelor’s degree in Operational Management (or related field) or equivalent progressive work experience. 10+ years of experience in a food plant or related business. 6+ years of management or supervisory experience. Successful experience initiating productivity improvements, including implementation of new equipment or processes. Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food and Safety Practices. Process Safety Management (PSM) experience. Six Sigma certification. Advanced computer skills to implement and maintain shift reporting per asset and operator, as well as other operational metrics related to yield, OEE, and lost time. Strong analytical skills to use data for constructive problem‑solving and continuous improvement. How You Would Stand Out 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. Why Choose Us? 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. 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 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 religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr