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IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
This role is based in Clackamas, OR [IFF, CKS]. Be part of IFF Health & Biosciences team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. We believe that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the individual nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

WHERE YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• 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.

• Ability to be at the physical location of the job for the designated work schedule

• Will be asked to train someone and/or participate in a task force to improve company procedures or operations.
• Ability to effectively problem-solve
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Must be able to successfully pass all job-related tests and certifications required for working in a cGMP, quality environment including but not limited to: inspections and GMP requirements to
  perform essential functions of the job. Must re-qualify every year on all job-related tests and certifications as job or qualifications require.
• Performs other duties as assigned

WHAT MAKES YOU THE RIGHT FIT

• 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.

• Familiar with Microsoft applications such as MS Office
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to take initiative and build strong productive relationships
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• A legal right to work in the United States
• Must pass a drug screen and a background check in accordance with HWP standards.

HOW YOU STAND OUT

• 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.

• Clear focus on High Quality Production
• Commitment to high ethical standards and integrity
• Works well Independently and in a Team setting
• Good communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Positive Demeanor
• Inspires collaborative thinking and team building
• Dependable, exemplifying this through attendance and job duties
• Constantly seeking better processes and challenging status quo: Continuous Improvement

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