At IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances), we thrive on innovation, creativity, and collaboration. As a global leader in our industry, we’re passionate about making the ordinary extraordinary. Our diverse and inclusive culture enables us to create groundbreaking solutions while cherishing individuality and supporting our employees' growth.
As a Global Reliability Expert you will play a critical role in designing, developing methods and executing world-class maintenance and reliability strategies across our global manufacturing network for our Scent business.
You will be responsible for implementing Reliability Workstreams in multiple sites. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) executes the reliability workplan as per the diagnostics and the Reliability methodology for particular workstreams following the Project Timeline.
Acting as a subject matter expert, you’ll drive key initiatives such as OEE optimization, RCFA, FMEA+, and predictive maintenance, while mentoring site-level teams and embedding a culture of reliability excellence. Your deep technical expertise, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration will be instrumental in delivering sustainable performance improvements and advancing our global operational standards.
This role requires up to 20% international travelto support site teams and ensure consistent implementation of reliability practices across regions.
Responsibilities/Description:
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the area of Maintenance and Reliability.
• Lead key reliability themes in the Manufacturing area, such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Loss Analysis, Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA+)/Preventative Maintenance Optimization (PMO), Predictive Maintenance and Work Management Process.
• Develop and train Site SME’s in the use of Reliability methodologies/tools.
• Engage with multi-functional team including: Site Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Leaders, Data Analysts, MT Engineers.
• Drive reliability mindset within the organization.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred)
• At least 5 years prior experience in Maintenance & Reliability/ production processes/Manufacturing Technology
• Working Knowledge of Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP’s) and Equipment Failure Modes
• Working Knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance and Meridium (Preferred)
• Ability to lead change and deliver results
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization
Travel requirements up to 20% annually
Training / Certifications:
• Society of Maintenance & Reliability Professionals- Certified Reliability Professional CRP
• 6 sigma Certification preferred (greenbelt)
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