Job Summary

At IFF, an industry leader in health, biosciences, food, beverage, and sensorial experiences, science and creativity meet to create essential solutions for a better world – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. With the beauty of art and the precision of science, we are an international collective of thinkers who partners with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients, biomaterials and solutions for products the world craves. Together, we will #DoMoreGood for people and planet.

We are looking for a Regional Process Engineer based in Finland. Preferred location is Kotka, but you can also be located at our other sites in Finland (i.e. Hanko, Jokioinen, Kantvik, Jämsänkoski, Naantali) on hybrid basis (combined remote & on-site).

Part of the Manufacturing Technology team, you will:

Become an expert in this new-to-the-world process technology.
Use your prior experiences in CAPEX Execution of Large Projects to Drive and focus on the Front-End-Loading phase of this Large Capital project in a Manufacturing Joint Venture space.
Be part of the team to update Basic Data to the defined Venture Scope.
work at the interphase of Process R&D and 3rd party contractors to proactively address operational technology risks during design and execution.
Prevent Project Scope drifts in the Manufacturing Joint Venture space.
Be guardian of hygienic design principles in this new manufacturing technology
Follow a large project, from design phase, through construction, commissioning, start-up, and operation.
Lead Process Hazards Analysis
Collaborate across MT, Process R&D and Operations

Qualifications:

Master/Bachelor of Science, Engineering discipline required (Chemical, Biochemical or Mechanical preferred)
Preferably min. 5 – 15 years of experience in Manufacturing in multiple process industries (Chemical – Biotechnology – Food)
Fluent Finnish and English skills
Demonstration of influential leadership to lead & mentor others.
Experience working with geographically dispersed teams.

Behaviors Required for this Role:

• Inspiring trust - Earns the respect of others; follows through on commitments; authentic; open to feedback; acknowledges and affirms contributions of others

• Actively listening - Knows what she/he doesn’t know; welcomes input from others; takes time to clearly understand and respond; allows people the time to express their point; open to influence

• Self-driven - “Sense of purpose”; driven by a higher agenda; demonstrates the ability to elevate and remain objective; able and willing to take risks and do difficult things

• Collaborating with others - Empowers purposeful engagement; keeps things simple; engages individuals/team to achieve superior results; creates an atmosphere of value-driven outcomes

• Accountable - Takes responsibility for actions; communicates with transparency; recovers from mistakes; owns their impact

Other Considerations:

Travel as needed to manage project scope. This can include design reviews at off-site locations, vendor meetings or shop visits, tours of sister sites/processes, contractor selection and/or bid meetings, and other travel as dictated by project needs.

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

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