
Production Supervisor - Blending, Encapsulation, and Washroom
IFF · Clackamas, OR
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at IFF (chemicals) in Clackamas, OR. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- FDA / GMP
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How this role compares
Against 15 other live production postings in Oregon.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- ✓ FDA / GMP 31%
- Lean 31%
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This plant: IFF in Clackamas
3 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
- Quality Tech I · Quality · Technician
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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. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. The Production Supervisor – Blending, Encapsulation, and Washroom is responsible for overseeing production operations on assigned production lines during designated shifts.
Responsibilities
include monitoring the performance of employees and temporary staff, ensuring proper use and care of production equipment, and maintaining facility standards within the assigned area. The role enforces adherence to established manufacturing processes and ensures achievement of production targets while prioritizing safety and quality requirements. Oversight of washroom personnel includes inspection, evaluation, and training activities to ensure compliance with sanitation standards and prevention of product contamination. The position supports cross-functional collaboration with other production departments and site support functions. Additional
responsibilities
include completion of daily documentation related to team activities and promotion of a continuous improvement culture
within the team.
requirements
to
perform essential functions of the job. Must re-qualify every year on all job-related tests and certifications as job or
qualifications
require.
- ✓Performs other duties as assigned
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Where you’ll make a difference
SHIFT** 2pm - 10:30pm, Monday - Friday
- •*Please note that this is an Exempt/Salaried position that supports a 24/5 plant, this could exceed 40 hours per business needs
- •Perform supervisory functions with a cGMP dietary supplement manufacturing environment per established procedures.
- •Monitor proper stock levels for expendable supplies and components used within the manufacturing process.
- •Responsible for documenting employee activities in terms of performance, corrective action, and attendance.
- •Review and sign off work orders (e.g. cleanings, set-up, beginning of runs, ends of runs, etc.…)
- •Review batch records and associated documentation for completeness, legibility, and correctness.
- •Work with quality control to effectively identify, document, and help resolve quality and production issues as needed.
- •Accurately document any out of specification conditions per established procedures.
- •Accurately track work orders internally during the production process.
- •Monitor and verify completeness of all logs for accuracy, completeness, and legibility.
- •Monitor and communicate any changes to production orders including quantities or changes in schedule.
- •Constantly monitor their production environment for compliance to cGMP requirements.
- •Continually assess safety and ensure production employees are working in a safe environment.
- •Report and monitor any unsafe condition.
- •Punctual and Consistent Attendance
- •Support their team to achieve the objectives of the shift.
- •Monitor and support all training activities with their team.
- •Identify and leads in continuous improvement initiatives in their area
- •Complete and verify documentation with accuracy
- •Ability to be at the physical location of the job at the designated shift assigned.
- •Will be asked to train someone and/or participate in a task force to improve company procedures or operations.
- •Ability to be at the physical location of the job for the designated work schedule
- •Will be asked to train someone and/or participate in a task force to improve company procedures or operations.
- •Ability to effectively problem-solve
- •Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
- •Must be able to successfully pass all job-related tests and certifications required for working in a cGMP, quality environment including but not limited to: inspections and GMP
What makes you the right fit
- •College Degree OR 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment in lieu of degree
- •Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- •Highly organized and detail oriented.
- •Ability to work in a fast paced, results oriented environment.
- •Ability to read and write & communicate in English.
- •Experience with FDA/cGMP compliance is preferred
- •Familiar with Microsoft applications such as MS Office
- •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to take initiative and build strong productive relationships
- •Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities
- •A legal right to work in the United States
- •Must pass a drug screen and a background check in accordance with HWP standards.
How would you stand out
- •Possess ability to quickly identify deficiencies and implement corrective action
- •Ability to work well both independently and within a close knit team environment
- •Good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills. Able to effectively communicate with all levels of management and functional areas.
- •Positive Demeanor
- •Dependable, exemplifying this through attendance and job duties
- •Constantly seeking better processes and challenging status quo: Continuous Improvement
- •Clear focus on High Quality Production
- •Commitment to high ethical standards and integrity
- •Works well Independently and in a Team setting
- •Inspires collaborative thinking and team building
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