Production Manager, Flavor Division

Production Manager, Flavor Division Takasago International Corporation

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Teterboro, NJ Job Details Full-time $100,000 - $145,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Benefits from day one Qualifications Manufacturing management Change management Team management Performance Improvement (PI) Productivity software Manufacturing Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description Production Manager | Flavor Division Teterboro, NJ | Takasago International Corporation (U.S.A.) Join 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 Opportunity We 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 Do Lead 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 requirements Develop effective partnerships cross-functionally (Procurement, Planning, Quality, EHS) to optimize operations Champion Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen, 5S) and continuous improvement initiatives such as operator and leader standard work Oversee inventory accuracy, storage optimization, and capacity planning Monitor and communicate KPIs to leadership and teams, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve performance What You Bring A 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 management Strong knowledge of inventory systems (SAP preferred) & MS Office Suite Experience 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 preferred Why Takasago Global organization with operations in 28 countries Collaborative, inclusive culture focused on growth and development Competitive benefits on the first day, including tuition assistance and 401k savings Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment Submit your application via our careers site: Current Openings | Recruitment For questions, contact: Takasago 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.