IFF · 1 day ago
Global Technical Business Integration Leader, Animal Nutrition and Grain Processing
Cedar Rapids, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expIFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, delivering sustainable innovations. The role involves acting as the primary connection between the Business Unit and Global Supply/Operations, ensuring alignment on tactical needs and strategic plans while leading various operational initiatives.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Act as the primary connection between the Business Unit (BU) and Global Supply/Operations, ensuring alignment on both short-term tactical needs and long-term strategic plans
Provide guidance and drive operational alignment with BU and related functional organizations through active participation in supervisory boards
Engage in strategic planning for capacity, manufacturing development, technology investments, footprint optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead risk management within the stage gate process (Process of Commercialization and Management of Change), ensuring accountability and representing supply/ops in reviews
Align and prioritize support for new product launches, cost optimization, supply reliability, inventory management, and quality improvements
Communicate BU vision and priorities to the supply organization and vice versa, fostering transparency and collaboration
Sponsor portfolio development initiatives, including product rationalization, cost gains, capacity and technology assessments, and contract manufacturing solutions
Enable effective implementation of cross-functional projects, providing active sponsorship and troubleshooting production and supply issues
Mentor and coach team members across operations and other functions to build organizational capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering; MBA or equivalent business experience preferred
Minimum 10 years of industrial process engineering/manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
Strong business acumen and strategic mindset with proven ability to influence across functions and geographies
In-depth knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, and end-to-end operational processes
Demonstrated ability to build effective networks and partnerships internally and externally
Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences and cultural environments
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Preferred
Experience with biotechnology products, technologies, and operations
Proven track record in portfolio management and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong ability to leverage market insights and customer engagement for competitive advantage
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Professional development through mentoring and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Global career growth opportunities.
Company
IFF
At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (29)
2024 (23)
2023 (8)
2022 (4)
2021 (26)
2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
J. Erik Fyrwald
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Deveau
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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