Job Summary
- Lead site operations and establish clear priorities aligned with IFF’s vision, values, strategies and business objectives
- Drive performance across safety, people, quality, delivery, inventory, cost, productivity and production output
- Champion a culture of safety and sustainability, with a strong commitment to preventing incidents and continuously improving site performance
- Build an engaged, accountable and capable organization while maintaining a constructive relationship with the Union
- Lead organizational and cultural change, encourage continuous improvement and strengthen problem-solving capabilities at every level
- Deliver reliable customer service and supply performance through effective maintenance, capacity improvement, manufacturing-plan execution and communication
- Achieve financial objectives related to cost, productivity, yield, working capital and inventory
- Define the site’s future direction, assess its competitiveness and collaborate effectively with business, functional and manufacturing network leaders
- Ensure compliance with applicable local and federal regulations, engage appropriately with regulatory agencies, follow company policies and support positive community relations
- University degree in a relevant technical field
- At least 10 years of experience in an industrial or chemical-process environment
- At least 5 years of supervisory experience as a member of a site’s senior leadership team
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, collaborate across functions and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to understand manufacturing technology quickly and lead or support operational and organizational change
- Experience leading cultural or business transformation and developing effective, engaged teams
- Ability to set priorities, provide clear direction and influence outcomes across a broader organization
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing company values and building a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement
- Data-informed and action-oriented approach, with the ability to make timely decisions and maintain focus on business and customer needs
- Advanced university degree in a relevant field
- Experience applying Lean manufacturing principles
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Opportunity to drive measurable reliability and performance improvements at a critical manufacturing site
- Exposure to complex assets and cross-functional engineering challenges
- A culture that values safety, accountability and continuous improvement
- Career development within a global organization
- Collaborative team environment with strong operational partnerships
- Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company contribution; paid parental leave; vacation; holidays; and an annual bonus
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 Ingredient 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 Ingredient 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
- University degree in a relevant technical field
- At least 10 years of experience in an industrial or chemical-process environment
- At least 5 years of supervisory experience as a member of a site's senior leadership team
- Ability to lead teams, collaborate across functions, and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to understand manufacturing technology quickly and lead or support operational and organizational change
- Experience leading cultural or business transformation and developing effective, engaged teams
- Ability to set priorities, provide clear direction, and influence outcomes across a broader organization
- Commitment to company values and building a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement
- Data-informed and action-oriented approach with timely decision-making and focus on business and customer needs
- Advanced university degree in a relevant field
- Experience applying Lean manufacturing principles
- Experience working in a unionized environment
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.
