Midnight Production Supervisor
IFF · South Brunswick, NJ
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at IFF (chemicals) in South Brunswick, NJ.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- CAPA, FDA / GMP, SAP, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
How this role compares
Against 10 other live production postings in New Jersey.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Typical $76k–$109k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 100%
- ✓ FDA / GMP 55%
- Lean 36%
- 5S 36%
- Union environment 36%
- ✓ SAP 27%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for CAPA, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
Pulled from the posting text. If it's not listed here, the posting didn't say.
How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at IFF
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: IFF in South Brunswick
1 other open role at this site.
- Process Engineer - Manufacturing · Process
Full description from IFFAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Summary
Are you ready to lead production operations and make a measurable impact on safety, quality, and performance? 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 South Brunswick (onsite role) for the third shift (midnight). Be part of a high-performing, collaborative, results-driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Show full description ↓Show less ↑
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- •Supervise production operations to ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and regulatory standards
- •Monitor daily production flow, shipping efficiency, and on-time order completion (ZPro/Oflow)
- •Execute batch production activities and ensure adherence to specifications
- •Partner with Quality to ensure products meet established standards and lead deviation investigations with CAPA alignment
- •Maintain accurate production documentation in line with retention policies
- •Drive continuous improvement initiatives (6S) and operational excellence on the shop floor
- •Ensure equipment uptime by coordinating maintenance, calibration, and repairs
- •Communicate effectively with warehouse and office teams to resolve operational needs and escalations
- •Lead daily shift reporting and shop floor tier meetings using the IFF Operating System
What Makes You the Right Fit
- •Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer-focused mindset
- •Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- •Experience analyzing process data and using lab equipment (e.g., pH meter, densitometer, particle size analyzer)
- •Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, OSHA requirements, and food or chemical manufacturing processes
- •Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with SAP or similar systems
- •Ability to manage inventory accuracy, including batch reconciliation and backflushing
- •Mechanical aptitude and understanding of production equipment
- •Ability to operate powered industrial equipment (e.g., forklifts, reach trucks)
- •Physical capability to meet job demands (lifting, pushing/pulling materials as required)
How Would You Stand Out?
- •3–5 years of experience in food or chemical manufacturing
- •Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
- •Demonstrated success in team development, coaching, and performance management
Why Choose Us?
- •Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity) and an annual bonus plan
- •Opportunity to work in a global organization with strong career growth pathways
- •Collaborative and inclusive work environment
- •Commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation
- •Access to learning and development programs
- •Be part of a company that impacts millions of consumers worldwide
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