Production Shift Manager
Jacksonville, FL - USA
Job Summary
Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors fragrances food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Scent: Harnessing the full emotional power of scent driven by pioneering creativity science consumer expertise and a mindful approach to fragrance design.
The role is based on Jacksonville FL (On- site role). Be part of a creative solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where Youll Make a Difference
- Lead all plant operations during assigned shift ensuring safety quality and production targets are met
- Supervise and develop union employees and team leaders through coaching feedback and performance management
- Manage workforce planning including scheduling overtime and resource allocation
- Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with EHS and environmental standards
- Investigate production safety and quality incidents; conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Partner with engineering maintenance and planning teams to optimize plant performance
- Monitor KPIs and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Support labor relations processes including grievance handling and fact-finding sessions
- Ensure accurate administrative oversight including time and attendance tracking
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelors degree required (Engineering Operations or related field preferred)
- Minimum 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (chemical manufacturing preferred)
- Proven leadership experience managing teams in a production setting
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes safety standards and operational excellence principles
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced 24/7 production environment and work rotating shifts
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure
- Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and engage teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer systems
How You Would Stand Out
- Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment
- SAP or similar ERP system experience
- Background in chemical or process manufacturing industries
Why Choose Us
- Opportunity to lead operations in a global industry leader
- Strong focus on safety quality and continuous improvement
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within IFF
- Competitive compensation
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment
- Exposure to complex high-impact manufacturing operations
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.
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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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