Manufacturing Technology Manager

IFF•Clackamas, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. As the Manufacturing Technology Manager, you will be part of our Health and Biosciences Business Unit, playing a key role in advancing industrial biotechnology through technical leadership and strategic execution. This role is based in Beloit, Wisconsin (onsite). You will be part of a strategic, solution-oriented, and growth-oriented team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of eight years of engineering experience, preferably in industrial or biochemical processing.
Proven experience in team leadership or project management within a manufacturing environment.
Strong technical knowledge of industrial biotechnology processes, including fermentation, downstream processing, and both liquid and solid formulation.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple locations, functions, and business divisions.
Strong decision-making, prioritization, and strategic thinking skills.
Excellent presentation and communication skills, with confidence in engaging senior leadership.
Solid financial and business acumen, including experience in project justification and budgeting.
Ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve ambitious goals.

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing multi-year engineering project pipelines.
Familiarity with automation systems and capital project planning.
Ability to foster innovation and drive technical excellence across teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the Manufacturing Technology function at a large-scale industrial biotechnology site, managing both project portfolios and team performance.
Develop and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team through goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, and recognition.
Translate Health and Biosciences Manufacturing Technology and Operations goals into actionable departmental initiatives.
Prioritize and manage multiple projects, ensuring effective communication with internal stakeholders, business leaders, and the global Manufacturing Technology organization.
Support operations by providing robust process, equipment, and automation design solutions, including proactive troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase capacity, enhance product quality, support safety enhancements, and reduce operational costs.
Collaborate with site capital and automation teams to align resources and develop the site’s long-term master plan.
Partner with business leaders and the Process Research and Development team to implement new products and process changes.
Contribute to global strategies and initiatives as a member of the Health and Biosciences Manufacturing Technology leadership community.