Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.
The role can be based in Benicarlo, Barcelona, Asturias, or Madrid (Spain); Leiden or Tilburg (Netherlands); or South Brunswick, NJ (USA). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference- Lead the creation and execution of the Taste digitalization roadmap, translating business pain points into actionable, tech-enabled solutions.
- Shape and deliver a multi-year strategy across digital transformation, operational excellence, and automation.
- Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence programs with strong shop-floor engagement.
- Oversee a global portfolio of digital and OE initiatives ensuring ROI, governance, and on-time delivery.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and Procurement to embed improved digital and operational capabilities.
- Build a culture of innovation, upskilling teams and enabling adoption of digital tools.
- Influence senior operational leaders across regions to drive transformation and cultural change.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 15+ years in digital transformation, operations, or similar leadership roles.
- Experience leading regional or multi-country digital transformation initiatives; global scale is an advantage.
- Strong ability to diagnose business challenges and translate them into digital/automation requirements.
- Practical continuous improvement experience with clear, hands-on examples from the shop floor. Six Sigma Green Belt required.
- Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders at all levels—from operators to VP/COO.
- Ability to thrive in high-pressure, ambiguous environments while shaping and adjusting strategy.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Bring advanced global transformation leadership with the ability to guide complex, multi-region initiatives.
- Apply deep technical expertise in automation, analytics, Industry 4.0, and emerging digital technologies.
- Leverage strong process-industry experience—ideally from operator level to senior leadership—to turn operational challenges into digital solutions that deliver measurable financial impact.
- Play a pivotal role in shaping the first global digital & operational excellence framework for Taste.
- Drive high-impact initiatives that directly influence operational performance and financial results.
- Work with diverse, international teams committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and future-focused manufacturing.
- Grow within an organization that invests in upskilling, leadership development, and a strong culture of innovation.
The following compensation range ($168,000.00 - $230,000.00 base) is for candidates based in New Jersey and on a variety of factors, including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and location. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, paid parental leave (maternity and paternity), and an annual bonus plan, among other employee perks.
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
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
