Operations Supervisor

Job Summary

Are you ready to lead logistics and supply chain operations that keep a world-class manufacturing site running safely, efficiently, and effectively?

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

Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.

The Operations Supervisor role is based in Beloit, Wisconsin (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, adaptable, solution-oriented, and growth-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact.

This role is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday during daytime business hours and supports a continuous 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year manufacturing operation. Flexibility to occasionally work early mornings, evenings, or provide on-call support is required based on business needs.

Your potential is our inspiration.

• Lead logistics, warehousing, materials management, inventory, and distribution activities to support business and production requirements.
• Serve as a key liaison between your operating area and the Site Leadership Team, ensuring alignment on priorities, performance, and operational goals.
• Develop, track, and execute plant and team Key Performance Indicators to drive safety, quality, service, and productivity outcomes.
• Provide leadership and development support to team members through coaching, training, performance goal setting, feedback, recognition, and career development planning.
• Drive improvements in operational performance, including equipment reliability, uptime, facility cleanliness, and Good Manufacturing Practices compliance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on workflow optimization, process efficiency, and operational excellence across daily, weekly, and monthly activities.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control teams to investigate and resolve production challenges, scheduling issues, process disruptions, and equipment-related concerns.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, site procedures, and regulatory standards while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
• Support employee engagement, team development, and cross-functional collaboration initiatives across the department and site.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field with 3 to 5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment; or high school diploma with 5 or more years of large-scale manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing, logistics, supply chain, production, or operations environment.
• Demonstrated ability to make informed decisions, solve problems, troubleshoot issues, and drive effective solutions in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and maintain focus on key objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and promoting compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety standards.
• Ability and willingness to climb stairs and vertical ladders, work at elevated heights, and lift up to 65 pounds as required.
• Availability to support a continuous manufacturing operation and provide occasional after-hours support when business needs arise.

• Experience in liquid processing or liquid manufacturing operations.
• Experience using SAP Enterprise Resource Planning systems and planning and scheduling processes.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Failure Analysis, Process Safety Management, 5S methodology, and World Class Continuous Improvement principles.

• Join a global organization…