Manufacturing Site Digital Lead

IFF•South Brunswick, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about improving manufacturing processes and enabling digital transformation in a Taste manufacturing environment? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients & 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 is based in South Brunswick, NJ (onsite role) at our Taste manufacturing plant and requires on‑site presence five days per week. Be part of a collaborative, solution‑oriented, and detail‑driven team where together we can achieve excellence and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline
3+ years' experience working in a manufacturing or plant‑based environment, preferably within Taste, food, flavor, or other regulated manufacturing settings
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, end‑to‑end workflows, and operational data flows
Working knowledge of SAP in a manufacturing context, including Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), and Materials Management (MM) modules
Familiarity with digital manufacturing systems such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), electronic batch records, and shop‑floor data collection
Proficiency with data and analytics tools, including Power BI and Minitab for statistical analysis and performance insights
Technical programming and automation exposure, including C#, Visual Basic (VB) coding, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Nice To Haves

Experience with SQL Server and basic query writing
Exposure to cloud‑based platforms, data structures, or digital manufacturing architectures
Experience supporting audits, change control, and compliance in regulated environments

Responsibilities

Analyze, map, and document current‑state and future‑state manufacturing and business processes across Taste operations, quality, supply chain, engineering, and maintenance
Identify process inefficiencies, manual workarounds, compliance gaps, and variability, driving practical and scalable solutions
Lead process standardization efforts using IFF global templates, digital manufacturing standards, and best practices
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, process maps, and training materials
Translate operational and business needs into clear functional requirements for digital manufacturing and quality systems
Support site usage of SAP modules including Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), and Materials Management (MM), along with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Act as a key liaison between site teams, Taste stakeholders, global digital teams, and system integrators
Embed safety, quality, traceability, data integrity, and regulatory compliance requirements into process and system design