Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Job Description
As a leading creator of flavor solutions for beverages, sweet goods, savory, and dairy products around the world, IFF helps our customers deliver on the promise of delicious foods and drinks that consumers love
The Continuous Improvement Coordinator will be responsible for projects that implement Continuous Improvement Solutions (5S, OEE Improvements, Reliability/TPM, Value Stream Mapping, Statistic Process Control) to resolve operations challenges and opportunities around operational constraints, quality and process improvements. Coordinate end-to-end from use case identification and prioritization of problems ensuring and measuring business value of results.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
• Plan, coordinate, and execute continuous improvement (CI) projects.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Ensure alignment with business goals and production schedules.
Process Analysis & Optimization
• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies or waste.
• Use tools like Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or 5S to recommend improvements.
• Facilitate root cause analysis (e.g., using Fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys).
Data Collection & Reporting
• Collect and analyze production data (cycle times, downtime, scrap rates, etc.).
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance.
• Report progress and results to leadership and stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Facilitate workshops and improvement events (e.g., Kaizen events).
• Act as a liaison between departments to ensure smooth implementation of changes.
Training, Coaching & Change Management
• Train staff on CI methodologies and tools.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
• Mentor team members on best practices and problem-solving techniques.
• Support change initiatives and help manage resistance.
• Ensure new processes are standardized and sustained.
• Document procedures and update SOPs as needed.
Key Requirements
As a successful candidate you posses:
• Bachelor’s Degree (Chemical Engineering preferred).
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Project Management skills (planning, rituals, tracking, KPIs, stakeholder management).
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S or other CI methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of process mapping, root cause analysis, and problem-solving tools.
• 6 sigma Certification preferred (Blackbelt or Master Blackbelt).
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills. Experience in working with large datasets, OEE Loss tracking, Statistic Process Control tools and advanced data analysis tools (Minitab, Power BI, JMP).
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 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…

Job Title:  Continuous Improvement Coordinator

Job Description 

As a leading creator of flavor solutions for beverages, sweet goods, savory, and dairy products around the world, IFF helps our customers deliver on the promise of delicious foods and drinks that consumers love

The Continuous Improvement Coordinator will be responsible for  projects that implement Continuous Improvement  Solutions (5S, OEE Improvements, Reliability/TPM, Value Stream Mapping, Statistic Process Control) to resolve operations challenges and opportunities around operational constraints, quality and process improvements. Coordinate end-to-end from use case identification and prioritization of problems ensuring and measuring business value of results. 

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute continuous improvement (CI) projects.
• Track project timelines, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Ensure alignment with business goals and production schedules.

Process Analysis & Optimization

• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies or waste.
• Use tools like Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or 5S to recommend improvements.
• Facilitate root cause analysis (e.g., using Fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys).

Data Collection & Reporting

• Collect and analyze production data (cycle times, downtime, scrap rates, etc.).
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance.
• Report progress and results to leadership and stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Facilitate workshops and improvement events (e.g., Kaizen events).
• Act as a liaison between departments to ensure smooth implementation of changes.

Training, Coaching & Change Management

• Train staff on CI methodologies and tools.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the organization.
• Mentor team members on best practices and problem-solving techniques.
• Support change initiatives and help manage resistance.
• Ensure new processes are standardized and sustained.
• Document procedures and update SOPs as needed.

Key Requirements

As a successful candidate you posses: 

• Bachelor’s Degree (Chemical Engineering preferred).
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Project Management skills (planning, rituals, tracking, KPIs, stakeholder management). 
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S or other CI methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of process mapping, root cause analysis, and problem-solving tools.
• 6 sigma Certification preferred (Blackbelt or Master Blackbelt).
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills. Experience in working with large datasets, OEE Loss tracking, Statistic Process Control tools and advanced data analysis tools (Minitab, Power BI, JMP).

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 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… 

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