Job Summary
Are you ready to be the single point of accountability for multimillion‑dollar capital projects that elevate safety, quality, and performance—potentially across multiple sites?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences—we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain.
The role is based in Rochester, NY (onsite). Be part of an open‑minded, passionate, and growth‑oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Serve as thesingle point of accountabilityfor assigned capital projects—typically $1–$5M and up to $10M—at one or multiple sites.
- Co‑create theBusiness Objectives Letterwith the Project Sponsor and Divisional Engineering Director; translate objectives into executable plans.
- Partner withSite/Regional Engineeringto define the execution strategy and priorities; collaborate withFinanceon the economic model and justification.
- Build a cohesive, high‑performingcross‑functional and partnerteam (including external engineering); clarify roles, balance workloads, and ensure strong communication.
- Apply theStage‑Gated Capital Execution Process (CEP)andFront‑End Loading (FEL); lead gatekeeping, evaluate non‑cap/lower‑cap alternatives, assess risks, and drive mitigations.
- EmbedEHS and Process Safety Management (PSM)requirements in design, construction, and start‑up; engagePHA expertsas needed.
- Align early withSourcingon contracting and procurement strategies; drive use of preferred vendors and alliance partners.
- Ensurecommissioning and start‑up readiness(training, procedures, maintenance records, qualification plans) and conduct pre‑start‑up reviews.
- Integrate project schedules withSupply Chain/Operations(e.g., TARs/outages); control scope,cost and schedule, manage changes, and provide transparent status reporting.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor’s or Master’s inProcess/Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Bio‑Tech, or Food Technology Engineering—or equivalent technical experience.
- 5+ yearsmanaging capital projects inactive operating/productionenvironments.
- Solid understanding ofStage‑Gated CEPandFELpractices.
- Working knowledge ofOSHA construction safetyrules (e.g., OSHA 510 or equivalent).
- Strength inproject controls(scope, cost, schedule, risk) and change management.
- Proven ability toinfluence stakeholdersand communicate clearly across functions and levels.
- Experience leadingexternal engineering partners, contracting strategies, and vendor management.
- Collaborative mindset withProcess/Manufacturing Technologyteams to develop robust Basic Data and design deliverables.
How Would You Stand Out?
- PMP®or equivalent project management certification.
- Experience delivering capital projects infood & beverageorpharmaceuticalmanufacturing with PSM elements.
- Track record leadingmulti‑site portfoliosor aSite Minor Projects Program.
Why Choose Us?
- Lead visible,high‑impactprojects that modernize assets and enable customer growth.
- Join asafety‑firstculture with strong executive sponsorship and resources.
- Collaborate acrossOperations, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chainto solve complex challenges.
- Grow your career withlearning, certifications, and cross‑site exposurein a global leader.
- Contribute to anopen‑minded, passionate, growth‑orientedteam where your ideas matter.
- Make a measurable difference incost, schedule, and risk performancewhile elevating site capability.
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
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
$89200- $111500