Team Lead, Production

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

Food Ingredients:Innovatingimproved 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 Cedar Rapids, IA (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 You'll Make a Difference

• Ensure full compliance with safety policies; identify hazards, investigate incidents, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead daily production to meet schedule targets, minimizing downtime and maximizing yield.
• Allocate tasks based on operator skill levels and ensure smooth workflow throughout the shift.
• Communicate quality deviations, complete all shift documentation, and support operations planning.
• Perform routine and non-routine sampling of raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Ensure all products meet established quality standards and maintain QC equipment functionality.
• Manage non-conforming products in alignment with SOP requirements.
• Train new and existing operators across all processing units while maintaining trainer certification.
• Support staff management activities such as scheduling, absenteeism follow-up, recruitment, and daily shift briefs.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 2-5 years of experience in food-grade manufacturing or similar industry.
• Strong understanding of GMPs, HACCP, allergens, and quality assurance principles.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and perform under pressure.
• Skilled in collaboration, conflict resolution, and adapting to change.
• Proficiency in mathematics for problem-solving, data analysis, and process optimization.
• Experience executing SOPs and training employees; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience supervising staff in manufacturing, including shift coordination and operator development.
• Strong communication skills to guide teams and present operational performance data.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Proven success, improving operational efficiency or reducing downtime.
• Additional certifications in quality, safety, or manufacturing operations.

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to lead a high-performing team and make a direct operational impact.
• Work in an environment committed to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Access to career growth, development programs, and training opportunities.
• Join a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and recognition for performance.

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