Midnight Production Supervisor

Job Summary

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

Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.​

The role is based in South Brunswick (onsite role) for the third shift (midnight). Be part of a high-performing, collaborative, results-driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Supervise production operations to ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and regulatory standards

• Monitor daily production flow, shipping efficiency, and on-time order completion (ZPro/Oflow)

• Execute batch production activities and ensure adherence to specifications

• Partner with Quality to ensure products meet established standards and lead deviation investigations with CAPA alignment

• Maintain accurate production documentation in line with retention policies

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (6S) and operational excellence on the shop floor

• Ensure equipment uptime by coordinating maintenance, calibration, and repairs

• Communicate effectively with warehouse and office teams to resolve operational needs and escalations

• Lead daily shift reporting and shop floor tier meetings using the IFF Operating System

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused mindset

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

• Experience analyzing process data and using lab equipment (e.g., pH meter, densitometer, particle size analyzer)

• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, OSHA requirements, and food or chemical manufacturing processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with SAP or similar systems

• Ability to manage inventory accuracy, including batch reconciliation and backflushing

• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of production equipment

• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts, reach trucks)

• Physical capability to meet job demands (lifting, pushing/pulling materials as required)

How Would You Stand Out?

• 3–5 years of experience in food or chemical manufacturing

• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives

• Demonstrated success in team development, coaching, and performance management

Why Choose Us?

• Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan

• Opportunity to work in a global organization with strong career growth pathways

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

• Commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation

• Access to learning and development programs

• Be part of a company that impacts millions of consumers worldwide

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

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