Production Supervisor - Blending, Encapsulation, and Washroom

Job Summary

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

The IFF-Clackamas site believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success and expects employees to offer services wherever needed. The Production Supervisor – Blending, Encapsulation, and Washroom oversees production operations on assigned lines during designated shifts, monitors employee performance, ensures proper use of equipment, maintains facility standards, enforces manufacturing processes, achieves production targets while prioritizing safety and quality, and supports cross‑functional collaboration.

The role also includes document completion, training of washroom personnel, and promotion of continuous improvement.

Shift: 2pm – 10:30pm, Monday – Friday. Exempt/Salaried position supporting a 24/5 plant; hours may exceed 40 per business needs.

• Perform supervisory functions in a cGMP dietary supplement manufacturing environment per established procedures.
• Monitor proper stock levels for expendable supplies and components used within the manufacturing process.
• Document employee activities in terms of performance, corrective action, and attendance.
• Review and sign off work orders (e.g. cleanings, set‑ups, beginnings and ends of runs).
• Review batch records and associated documentation for completeness, legibility, and correctness.
• Work with quality control to identify, document, and help resolve quality and production issues.
• Accurately document any out‑of‑specification conditions per established procedures.
• Track work orders internally during the production process.
• Verify completeness of all logs for accuracy, completeness, and legibility.
• Communicate changes to production orders including quantities or schedule changes.
• Monitor compliance to cGMP requirements continuously.
• Ensure employees work in a safe environment, report and monitor unsafe conditions.
• Support the team to achieve shift objectives.
• Support all training activities with the team.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the area.
• Complete and verify documentation with accuracy.
• Be physically present at the designated work location and schedule.
• Participate in training or task forces to improve company procedures or operations.
• Problem‑solve effectively and collaborate with coworkers.
• Pass all job‑related tests and certifications required for working in a cGMP quality environment; re‑qualify annually as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• College degree or five years’ experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment in lieu of a degree.
• Computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with strong multi‑tasking abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to take initiative and build productive relationships.
• Experience with FDA/cGMP compliance preferred.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Must pass a drug screen and a background check in accordance with company policy.