Production Supervisor

About the role

Oversee efficient production operations to deliver top-quality flavor and fragrance products. Manage performance, control inventory, and implement safety-focused manufacturing processes. Focus on continuous improvement through Lean projects and capacity enhancements, engaging with team boards and meetings. Lead a talented team to ensure operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Manufacturing Manager by overseeing and coordinating production operations within specific plant sections to ensure delivery of intermediate or finished flavor/fragrance products.
• Manage the production area's performance to meet schedules, control inventory for material availability, and monitor output for quality and efficiency.
• Prepare production reports for performance issue identification and resolution.
• Define manufacturing processes that align with safety, EHS standards, and productivity goals.
• Improve programs, manage capacity enhancements, and lead Lean program rollouts with active involvement in team boards and meetings.
• Oversee staff to ensure safe task performance and equipment operation.
• Oversee documentation of staff performance, provide ongoing feedback, conduct mid-year and end-year reviews, and make recommendations on hiring, firing, and salary increases.
• Train new employees on operational procedures and standards.

Requirements

• Vocational diploma in Technical Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of production experience with exposure to quality and materials process management.
• 2+ years of progressive experience in people management.
• Proficiency in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of project management principles.

Pay

The established salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 annually. Actual compensation will depend on individual qualifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• High-matching 401(k) retirement plan.

Givaudan takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications/certifications, and education, and internal equity.