Team Lead

Job Summary

Job Description

It's an exciting time to become a part of IFF! We are currently looking for a Team Lead at our Flavors plant in Dayton, NJ. The Team Lead is responsible for daily operations in our Liquid Compounding Department. Midnight Shift - 11:30pm-7:50am Monday -Friday

Job responsibilities include:

• Lead and assure the full implementation of the safety and food safety standards within all production units.

• Understand all aspects of the process. Make and fill batches as per specification.

• Coordinate and maintain proper process flow.

• Lead and motivate work crew to ensure daily production targets are achieved.

• Provide training and re-training to chemical operators to ensure team meets all requirements of the job.

• Collaborate with the quality department to monitor the various aspects of manufacturing to ensure final product meets set specification.

• Participate in the investigation for deviations events related to the production and align with the quality team on the proper CAPA.

• Ensure compliance with all internal and external food production regulations and legislation

• Ensure that all production documents are maintained, kept according to the retention policy.

• Ensure all tools, equipment and production devices are maintained, calibrated and in the best conditions. Communicate with Maintenance as needed to ensure uptime of production equipment.

• Communication with WH personnel to request / satisfy any inquiry related to production department.

• Identify and facilitate the implementation of continuous improvement (6S) projects inside the production.

• Stand in for Senior Team Lead, leading shop floor when needed.

Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Good change management and time management skills

• Customer focused with effective problem solving ability

• Good teamwork

• Ability to deliver presentations in a small group setting

• Read, Collect, and Analyze analytical data from the process-based areas to help make process flow decisions. Utilize analytical lab equipment such as particle size analyzer, pH meter, densitometer, etc.

• Upon completion of batches, ensures timely backflushing of materials to maintain inventory accuracy.

• Operates electric and/or gas sit down and electric reach trucks as required.

• Individual must have good working knowledge of GMP's, HACCP, SAP, Excel, inventory control and maintain highest levels of sanitation in and around their work area.

• Push/pull 400 pound drums and lift 50 pound bags as required.

• Compare information on ZFIS to ensure proper packaging and amount of material against customer orders.

Required Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 2-5 years of experience in a Food or Chemical manufacturing plant.

• Familiar with OSHA requirements.

• Experience in a process manufacturing environment.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Experience in continuous improvement projects.

• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office programs.

• Good computer and mobile device skills.

Preferred Experience:

• SAP experience preferred.

• Experience in a process manufacturing environment.

• Worked and Handling of Food Type products.

• Mechanical knowledge.

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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