Area Manager / Production Unit Manager

IFF Pryor currently has an opportunity for a growth-focused Area Manager / Production Unit Managerto oversee the daily operations of a production unit. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, maintaining quality standards, managing a team of operators, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Lead and manage all aspects of the production unit to meet output, quality, and cost targets.
• Ensuring the timely delivery of products per the production schedule.
• Monitor production metrics and KPIs, identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, logistics, and engineering teams to resolve issues and optimize performance.
• Manage, train, and develop production staff to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, and resource planning.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of production activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, quality systems, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Food Ingredients Manufacturing Industry.
• Certification in Six Sigma, Lean, or similar methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

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.

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