Team Leader

For yourawareness 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 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.

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.

The role is based on St. Joseph MO (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

• Accurately prepare stage and process batches according to production schedules specifications and quality requirements.
• Read and interpret computer-generated batch reports production documentation and packaging instructions.
• Verify raw materials lot numbers quantities and warehouse locations to ensure batch accuracy and traceability.
• Operate blending mixing packaging and weighing equipment while maintaining required accuracy standards.
• Perform material handling activities including operating forklifts and moving raw materials packaging and finished goods safely.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts physical inventories and proper documentation of material usage.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) HACCP principles food safety standards and quality procedures throughout all production activities.
• Collect retain and quality control samples according to established procedures and documentation requirements.
• Monitor raw material availability and communicate potential shortages to Production Leadership.
• Maintain a safe clean and organized work environment while adhering to all company safety sanitation and operational procedures

What Makes You the Right Fit

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing food production chemical ingredients or industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to read and follow batch sheets production orders and standard operating procedures.
• Strong mathematical skills for weighing measuring verifying quantities and inventory transactions.
• Experience operating material handling equipment such as forklifts or willingness to become certified.
• Ability to understand inventory lot traceability and production documentation requirements.
• Working knowledge of GMP HACCP food safety and quality systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and potential quality concerns.
• Effective verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials in accordance with company safety guidelines.

How You Would Stand Out

• Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience operating blending mixing packaging or processing equipment.
• Experience training or mentoring production team members.

Why Choose Us

• Join a team committed to safety quality and operational excellence.
• Work in a collaborative manufacturing environment where your contributions make a direct impact.
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading production processes and technology.
• Opportunities for career growth cross-training and skill development.
• Be part of a company that values teamwork accountability and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

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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