Job Description
Job Summary
What’s next in your career? If it’s working on cutting-edge solutions in food, health, and sustainability, you’re in the right place.IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.
The role is based in Dayton, NJ (onsite role). Be part of a collaborative, safety-driven, and results-focused team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. This position supports the Midnight Shift (11:30 PM – 7:50 AM, Monday–Friday) in our Liquid Compounding Department.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Lead daily operations in the Liquid Compounding Department while ensuring strict adherence to safety and food safety standards
Execute and oversee batch making and filling activities in accordance with specifications
Coordinate production flow to meet daily output and quality targets
Lead, motivate, and support chemical operators to drive performance and accountability
Train and retrain team members to ensure full compliance with operational and safety requirements
Partner with Quality to ensure products meet specifications and support deviation investigations and CAPAs
Ensure accurate completion, retention, and compliance of all production documentation
Collaborate with Maintenance and Warehouse teams to maximize equipment uptime and material availability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including 6S and process optimization projects
What Makes You the Right Fit
High School Diploma or equivalent
2–5 years of experience in a food or chemical manufacturing environment
Strong working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, OSHA requirements, and food safety regulations
Experience in process manufacturing and handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Ability to read, collect, and analyze process data using lab and analytical equipment
Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Excel, and inventory control processes
Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
Ability to operate forklifts and safely handle physical job demands (drums and bags)
Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of sanitation and safety
How Would You Stand Out?
Previous SAP experience in a manufacturing environment
Hands-on experience working with food-grade or flavor products
Mechanical aptitude and experience supporting equipment troubleshooting
Why Choose Us?
Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity), and an annual bonus plan
Work for a global organization with a strong culture of safety, quality, and innovation
Opportunity to lead and grow within a critical production function
Exposure to world-class manufacturing and continuous improvement practices
Stable midnight shift schedule with weekends off
Be part of a company where your leadership directly impacts everyday consumer products
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.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
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