Industrial Hygiene Leader, Food Ingredients

IFF

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About The Position

Are you ready to lead global industrial hygiene programs that protect people, strengthen culture, and drive sustainable performance? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency, and sustainability across the value chain. Be part of a strategic, collaborative, and impact-driven team where together we protect health, strengthen safety culture, and enable responsible growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Management, or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in Industrial Hygiene or related EHS roles
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative and quantitative exposure assessment
• Ability to analyze technical and regulatory information and provide practical recommendations
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in global teams
• Experience developing or significantly improving corporate safety and health programs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital tracking systems

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience working across geographies on a global team, ideally strong written and verbal communication skills to influence all levels
• Experience leading a corporate Hazard Communication program
• Knowledge of REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)
• Strong ability to lead through influence and collaboration
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent professional certification

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve global Industrial Hygiene (IH) programs aligned with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Advance the corporate IH Exposure Assessment Process through standardized methodologies, data collection, and risk-based decision-making
• Conduct and consult on workplace exposure assessments covering chemical, biological, and physical risks
• Drive a strong safety and health culture through leadership, coaching, mentoring, and engagement
• Design and implement global IH and ergonomics training programs and support site leadership development
• Lead the Enzyme Risk Assessment and Management Program and expand internal IH capability
• Support incident investigations related to serious injury and fatality potential (pSIF) and corrective actions
• Provide IH expertise for internal and external Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) audits
• Participate in new site and major capital project reviews to ensure IH integration

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Extensive and comprehensive benefit packages in addition to base salary and targeted bonus for the position.
• Innovation: Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and trailblazing advancements in biotechnology. Meaningful work helping advance solutions for renewable fuels, food ingredients, and animal nutrition.
• Global Collaboration: Be part of a global organization that values innovation, creativity, and collaborating amongst our diverse, cross-functional teams
• Sustainability: Contribute to solutions that support a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world. IFF was recognized on the Forbes Net Zero Leaders 2026 list within the chemicals/materials sector.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior