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.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• 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
• Work with the Continuous Improvement team to identify Improvement opportunities, and support the implementation of these
• Participate in Savings Opportunity Tracking to support savings initiatives and deliver against the annual budget
• Work closely with Maintenance to support Preventive repairs and Planned maintenance cycles
• Contribute to Capex discussions, providing Production expertise and insights into operational challenges
• Participate actively in Gemba walks, Safety observation programs, Hygiene audit programs, and be a key member of Problem-solving initiatives.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 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.

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 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