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Job SummaryAre you ready to lead manufacturing operations, develop an engaged team, and shape the future of our Memphis site?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.The role is based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA and is an onsite role. Be part of an experienced, collaborative and solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.As Plant Manager, you will provide leadership for local operations and align the site with IFF’s global operations strategy. You will guide performance across safety, people, quality, delivery, inventory, cost, productivity and production output while building organizational capability for the future.Where You’ll Make a DifferenceLead site operations and establish clear priorities aligned with IFF’s vision, values, strategies and business objectivesDrive performance across safety, people, quality, delivery, inventory, cost, productivity and production outputChampion a culture of safety and sustainability, with a strong commitment to preventing incidents and continuously improving site performanceBuild an engaged, accountable and capable organization while maintaining a constructive relationship with the UnionLead organizational and cultural change, encourage continuous improvement and strengthen problem-solving capabilities at every levelDeliver reliable customer service and supply performance through effective maintenance, capacity improvement, manufacturing-plan execution and communicationAchieve financial objectives related to cost, productivity, yield, working capital and inventoryDefine the site’s future direction, assess its competitiveness and collaborate effectively with business, functional and manufacturing network leadersEnsure compliance with applicable local and federal regulations, engage appropriately with regulatory agencies, follow company policies and support positive community relationsWhat Makes You the Right FitUniversity degree in a relevant technical fieldAt least 10 years of experience in an industrial or chemical-process environmentAt least 5 years of supervisory experience as a member of a site’s senior leadership teamDemonstrated ability to lead teams, collaborate across functions and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholdersAbility to understand manufacturing technology quickly and lead or support operational and organizational changeExperience leading cultural or business transformation and developing effective, engaged teamsAbility to set priorities, provide clear direction and influence outcomes across a broader organizationDemonstrated commitment to advancing company values and building a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvementData-informed and action-oriented approach, with the ability to make timely decisions and maintain focus on business and customer needsHow Would You Stand Out?Advanced university degree in a relevant fieldExperience applying Lean manufacturing principlesExperience working in a unionized environmentWhy Choose Us?Opportunity to drive measurable reliability and performance improvements at a critical manufacturing siteExposure to complex assets and cross-functional engineering challengesA culture that values safety, accountability and continuous improvementCareer development within a global organizationCollaborative team environment with strong operational partnershipsAccess 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 bonusFor 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr