Microbiology Supervisor

Job Summary

Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.​

The role is based in Pryor, OK (onsite)

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• Degree in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Food Science or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in a food manufacturing quality role.

• Strong knowledge of microbiological testing methods and food safety standards.

• Experience with GMP, HACCP, environmental monitoring programs, and aseptic processing as per GLP requirements.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and laboratory information management systems (LIMS) preferred.

• ERP system knowledge, preferred SAP

What Makes You the Right Fit​

• Supervise microbiology lab personnel, including training, scheduling, and performance management.

• Ensure timely and accurate microbiological testing of raw materials, finished goods, and environmental samples.

• Maintain compliance with FDA, FSMA, and other relevant food safety regulations.

• Review and approve lab results, investigate out-of-specification findings, and initiate corrective actions.

• Oversee calibration, maintenance, and validation of lab equipment.

• Manage documentation including SOPs, lab records, and quality reports.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Sanitation, Manufacturing Technology) to resolve quality issues.

• Support internal and external audits, including regulatory inspections and customer visits.

• Drive continuous improvement in lab processes and food safety programs.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Skills in timely decision making, Planning, Problem solving, and Presentation Skills

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office products

Why Choose Us?

• Training opportunities

• Learning and development programs from day one

• Our benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays

• 16 weeks paid parental leave (maternity and paternity)

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