Production Manager - Blending, Encapsulation & Washroom

Job Summary

Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences?

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

Health & Biosciences:Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologiesthat powerinnovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

The role is tied to our Clackamas, Oregon location. Be part of a creative, agile team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Lead and direct manufacturing operations across Blending, Encapsulation, and Washroom work centers, supporting a 24/5, three-shift operation with potential weekend coverage.
• Manage the day-to-day performance, direction, and development of the manufacturing organization (approximately 35 employees), including direct supervision of line leaders.
• Ensure the highest standards of Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), product quality, food safety, productivity, and on-time delivery are consistently met.
• Foster a collaborative, learning-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement, employee engagement, and operational excellence.
• Maintain process discipline and drive improvements in process reliability, productivity, and capacity utilization.
• Oversee washroom operations, ensuring sanitation, cleaning activities, and protocols meet food safety, quality, and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) requirements.
• Act as a change agent by challenging existing practices and leading the integration of new products, processes, and operational improvements.
• Partner with site leadership and internal stakeholders to align manufacturing strategy with business objectives and customer demand.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related discipline (highly preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment, with demonstrated people leadership capability.
• Experience in food, dietary supplement, or regulated manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead through change and contribute effectively as a member of a senior leadership team.
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality systems, sanitation standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP systems and data reporting tools.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States and ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience leading multi-shift manufacturing operations in a 24/5 or continuous production environment.
• Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement initiatives and productivity gains.
• Strong coaching and talent development mindset with a track record of building high-performing teams.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing operation within a growing, innovative business.
• Exposure to a regulated, high-quality production environment with strong safety and quality culture.
• Collaboration with experienced site and business leaders within IFF's global organization.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Commitment to employee development, learning, and career growth.

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

Salary Ranges:

$91744- $114680

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