Packaging Supervisor

Job Description

IFF in Memphis, TN is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to join our team!  
  
In this role you will supervise the packaging employees and manage team activities in accordance with production schedules, ensuring unit goals are achieved. The Packaging Supervisor will ensure adherence to established operations and safety policies/procedures. They will maintain standards in safety, food safety, housekeeping, attendance, operational discipline, process safety management, and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance. The Packaging Supervisor is responsible for communications up and down the line and for assurance that communications from team members are accurate and complete. They will be responsible for responding to personnel, operational, safety, and environmental incidents.  

  
Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Models, establishes expectations, and drives accountability in the IFF Core Values. 
• Provides first call point of contact for production issues/area emergencies. 
• Ensures safety in day-to-day activities through execution of site safety policies including proper permitting, safety audits, housekeeping, incident investigation/recommendation implementation. 
• Directs teams, across multiple units, in activities such as coordination of completing priorities. 
• Manages improvement activities focused on unit processes. 
• Manages/supports team and team members’ performance including shift staffing needs, overtime requirements, performance appraisals, and identifying and resolving performance issues. 
• Maintains electronic employee data including accurate weekly time keeping records. 

Supports development of team member functional knowledge, skills (technical & soft), and abilities through formal training activities and mentorship/coaching. 

Job Requirements

• A High School Diploma/GED. 
• 5+ years of manufacturing/production facility experience with 2 years of experience in a lead/equivalent capacity OR a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 1+ years of manufacturing/production experience.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective in a one-on-one or a team environment. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. 
• Ability to wear job specific personal protective equipment (PPE). 
• Ability to operate computerized control systems. 
• Ability to tolerate exposure to hot and cold conditions. 
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with or without accommodations. 

The following are preferred:  

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering field. 
• Previous supervisory experience. 
• SAP experience.