Logistics Coordinator I

Job Description

It’s an exciting time to be part of the IFF family. The combination of IFF and Frutarom unites us to form a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. We are currently seeking a Production Supervisor, Process Departments who will be responsible for the operations management of the microencapsulation and PolyIFF process departments.

As the Production Supervisor, in addition to being tasked with the planning and execution of the production schedule, you will also supervise a team of operators across multiple shifts. As an integral part of the Production team, you will ensure all responsible areas adhere to budget while ensuring safety, on-time-performance and quality goals are met. You will also drive continuous improvement programs to ensure the business remains agile and competitive for our customers. This position will play a critical role in the strategic initiative to improve the design and configuration of microencapsulation, in support of improved GMPs and microbial risk to business.

Job Requirements

You will spend your time:

1. Contributing to the growth, profitability and enhancement of the business by supervising the shop floor activities of the microencapsulation and PolyIFF process departments, ensuring all safety, quality, on-time-performance, cost control and continuous improvement targets are met.
2. Contributing to the enhanced safety, quality, and productivity of the process department by planning and implementing continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing activities.
3. Working closely with local and global process engineering to ensure optimized process flow and quality products are manufactured in the microencapsulation department.
4. Maintaining high levels of customer service and excellent communication with IFF's customer service representatives and commercial teams.
5. Performing administrative functions in support of IFF policies and I.S.O. standards.

Required Skills

BS chemical engineering or similar discipline.

• Strong focus on safety; solid experience in risk management programs.
• Demonstrated customer focus skills.

Preferred Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Required Experience

• 3 to 5 years of front-line leadership experience (teaching, coaching, mentoring direct reports).
• 3-5 years operations management experience in a process-based environment.
• Experience in new product development.
• Experience with quality management programs.
• Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office and manufacturing inventory/production software (Prefer SAP).

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of 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.