Job Summary
In this role, the site EHS Manager provides expertise on safety, health and environment to site leadership. The purpose of this role is to lead the implementation of EH&S processes and performance for the site so that business and corporate EH&S and business objectives are met.
The role is based in Kansas City, KS. This is a plant-based position where the expectation is to be on-site at the facility. Work from home is at manager’s discretion. Travel may be required but very limited.
Be part of our Kansas City manufacturing team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Leads EH&S Work Processes and initiatives to deliver geographic and business expectations for performance through local site EH&S and Site Leadership
- Develops strategic EH&S/ES&S environmental and regulatory strategies, along with performance improvement plans and goals across the site
- In conjunction with business technology center leadership, implements process safety performance improvement activities related to work practices or behaviors across a site
- Responsible for coordinating second and third party EH&S related audits and lead Severe Incident Investigations
- Collaborates, leverages and ensures connectivity with EH&S Sustainability/Business Services/Ops Expertise Services (Training/Learning/reliability, etc.) to ensure seamless support for all EH&S performance improvement activities
- Leads and champions management system reviews across the site to drive toward the value of continuous improvement offered by the assessment and audit processes
- Implements EH&S/ES&S management systems consistent with site and business interests
- Supports local delivery in implementing effective environment, health and safety and emergency services and security program that is compatible with local and country issues and culture
- Leads Site EH&S Team and Coaches EH&S and Site teams and individuals on EH&S issues
- Works with the Site Leaders to jointly look for and capture leverageable opportunities across the site and Protein Solutions Network
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in a technical/scientific field or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in operations, maintenance or R&D leadership - responsible for the creation and implementation of hard hat safety, behavioral safety, occupational health and environmental programs and procedures.
- Working knowledge of SHE and PSM systems
- Demonstrated functional/technical expertise of OSHA regulations and management systems such as confined space, line break, lock out/tag out, respiratory protection and other safe work practices
- Ability to collect & analyze data, identify solutions, assess risk factors, and make sound decisions
How Would You Stand Out?
- Ability to transmit knowledge (teaching, coaching, communicating, documenting) as well as model and instill commitment, passion, and culture changing behaviors.
- Takes initiative with strong interpersonal and organizational skills to independently complete tasks and work well in a team environment
- Must be effective at organizational management, specifically leading, mentoring, coaching, and developing EH&S talent.
- Ability to collaborate, network and work cross-functionally with Operations, Technology/R&D, Maintenance, and Training organizations as well as with corporate functions
Why Choose Us?
- Dynamic work environment
- Team Leadership with growth potential, career development opportunity
- Excellent benefits & paid time off
For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredients business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a technical/scientific field or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 7 years experience in operations, maintenance, or R&D leadership responsible for safety, behavioral safety, occupational health and environmental programs
- Working knowledge of SHE and PSM systems
- Demonstrated expertise with OSHA regulations and management systems (confined space, line break, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, other safe work practices)
- Ability to collect and analyze data, identify solutions, assess risk, and make sound decisions
- Plant-based role; ability to work on-site at Kansas City, KS facility
- Experience teaching, coaching, communicating, and modeling culture-changing behaviors
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to lead, mentor, coach, and develop EH&S talent
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Technology/R&D, Maintenance, and Training
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
