Site Plant Manager
About The Position
The Plant Manager will provide direct management and leadership for the local operations. You are responsible for operational activities in line with the global operations strategy to achieve objectives related to safety, quality, cost efficiency and productivity, production output, product and process development, volume and delivery feasibility. You are also responsible for the coordination of cross functional activities on site. We expect you to be technically savvy as well as people, customer and business oriented. You lead by example and have a proven track record of demonstrating excellent leadership, collaboration and communications skills. At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.
Requirements
- A legal right to work in the United States
- Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check
- University degree in related technical field (Advanced university degree preferred)
- 10 + years industrial or chemical process experience and 5+ years supervisory experience
- Demonstrated leadership, collaboration and communication skills
- Demonstrated capability to quickly understand technology and drive / support change
- Proven ability to lead cultural change and create winning teams
- Ability to set priorities and provide direction to influence management and broader organization.
- Proven commitment, focus and effectiveness on advancing company values
- Data driven, action oriented and works with a sense of urgency
- Background in Lean Manufacturing Principles preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Responsibilities
- Communication, promotion and attainment of our vision, values, strategies & objectives to the site
- Implementing the IFF Operating System to drive our performance to be best in class in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost and People
- Leading site safety and sustainability engagement, focus and commitment to zero
- Creating a culture of employee engagement, trust and people capability development
- Being our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion
- Acting as a change agent, challenging paradigms and fostering a continuous improvement process and problem-solving culture at all levels
- Delivering high customer service through appropriate capacity maintenance, capacity improvement, adherence to manufacturing plans and effective communication
- Driving high production capability through utilization of improvement programs and maintenance best practices
- Achieving our financial goals (cost, cost productivity & inventory)
- Driving and facilitating collaboration within the site and across our global network, interacting effectively with business and functional leaders
- Assessing and advancing competitiveness of the entire facility
- Setting the future vision for the local organization and defining critical operating objectives for the site
- Guaranteeing compliance with regulations and company policies and processes
- Leading and promoting community relations activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
