Production Manager

About the Role

Join a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health & biosciences. This onsite Production Manager role in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact production operation that delivers essential ingredients used by millions of consumers daily. Be part of a dedicated, solution-oriented, and growth-focused team where your leadership can drive meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations, including blending, weighing, packaging, and related manufacturing activities to meet safety, quality, service, and productivity objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental, and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of safety and accountability.
• Drive execution of the manufacturing schedule to meet customer demand and operational performance goals.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, productivity, quality, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Supply Chain, and other departments to support operational excellence.
• Manage performance, development, succession planning, and engagement activities for production team members.
• Lead operational incident investigations, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures and manufacturing best practices.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance teams to ensure preventive maintenance activities are effectively planned and executed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 or more years of experience in food manufacturing or a related manufacturing environment.
• 6 or more years of leadership experience managing production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety requirements within regulated manufacturing facilities.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives and implementing process, equipment, or productivity improvements.
• Experience working with Process Safety Management principles and programs.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher, or demonstrated experience applying continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use operational data to improve performance.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems, production reporting tools, and key operational performance metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital manufacturing technologies, automation, or advanced production systems.
• Demonstrated success building inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing teams.
• Experience supporting emergency response, occupational health, or broader site safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity and paternity).
• Annual bonus plan.

IFF was recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Perks & Benefits.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing operation supporting globally recognized products.
• A purpose-driven culture focused on innovation, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities across a global organization.
• Collaborative team environment with access to global expertise and resources.
• Ability to make a meaningful impact on products enjoyed by consumers worldwide.

IFF values diversity and inclusion, striving for a workplace that allows colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work regardless of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, veteran status, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability.