Production Manager

Production Manager | Flavor DivisionJoin a global leader where innovation, technology, and purpose come together. At Takasago, we create flavors and fragrances that enhance everyday life—while fostering a culture grounded in Trust, Teamwork, and Technology.The OpportunityWe are seeking a Production Manager to lead flavor manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. This role oversees production, materials management, and distribution—driving performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the operation.What You’ll DoLead and develop production and materials teams in a 24/5, three-shift environment, promoting safety excellence, operational efficiency, and effective change leadership, including rotational Saturday coverage as needed.Drive on-time delivery and alignment with customer requirementsDevelop effective partnerships cross-functionally (Procurement, Planning, Quality, EHS) to optimize operationsChampion Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen, 5S) and continuous improvement initiatives such as operator and leader standard workOversee inventory accuracy, storage optimization, and capacity planningMonitor and communicate KPIs to leadership and teams, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve performanceWhat You BringA minimum of 5–10 years of experience in manufacturing/chemical operations; prior flavor and/or fragrance manufacturing is highly preferred. Experience of managing a team of 40+.Proven leadership experience in production and materials managementStrong knowledge of inventory systems (SAP preferred) & MS Office SuiteExperience driving change management and safety culture, ideally with experience of high hazard chemicals/ PSM environment.Lean/Continuous Improvement experience (Six Sigma/Kaizen a plus)Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferredWhy TakasagoGlobal organization with operations in 28 countriesCollaborative, inclusive culture focused on growth and developmentCompetitive benefits on the first day, including tuition assistance and 401k savingsOpportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic manufacturing environmentApply NowSubmit your application via our careers site:Current Openings | RecruitmentFor questions, contact: talentacquisition@takasago.comTakasago is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace. Takasago is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law.