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Oversee manufacturing operations to achieve excellence in safety, quality, delivery, and cost while driving continuous improvement and employee engagement. | University degree with over 10 years industrial experience including 5 years in leadership, preferably in food or chemical industries with Lean Manufacturing knowledge. | Job Summary Ready to lead one of IFF's key manufacturing sites and drive world-class performance in safety, quality, service, and people development? Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success. We are currently seeking a Plant Manager in Carrollton, TX in an onsite capacity. Be part of a strategic, growth-oriented, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. As Plant Manager, you will oversee all aspects of our manufacturing facility, driving performance and shaping the future of the site. Your mission is to enable the plant to achieve “best in class” results in People, Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost, while aligning with our business objectives. This role requires strong business acumen and close collaboration with multi-site leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives. Where You’ll Make a Difference Champion operational excellence in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost, and People performance. Maximize production capability through continuous improvement programs and maintenance best practices. Foster a culture of employee engagement, trust, and capability development. Act as a change agent, challenging paradigms and promoting a culture of problem-solving and continuous improvement. Ensure exceptional customer service through capacity planning, adherence to manufacturing schedules, and effective communication. Achieve financial goals related to cost, productivity, and inventory management. Drive collaboration within the plant and across the global IFF network, engaging effectively with business and functional leaders. Define the future vision for the site and set critical operating objectives. Maintain compliance with all regulations, company policies, and processes. What Makes You the Right Fit University degree in a technical field (advanced degree preferred). 10+ years of industrial experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role; experience in food and/or chemical process industries is a plus. Proven leadership skills with strong collaboration and communication abilities. Ability to quickly grasp technology and lead change initiatives effectively. Experience driving cultural transformation and building high-performing teams. Strong prioritization and strategic direction-setting capabilities, with a data-driven and action-oriented mindset. Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles (preferred). Fluent Spanish is highly preferred How Would You Stand Out? Experience leading multi-functional teams in a global manufacturing environment. Strong stakeholder management and cross-cultural communication skills. Passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Why Join Us? Be part of a mission-driven culture where your work truly makes a difference. Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives with global impact. Strong focus on employee well-being and engagement. Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits designed to support your well-being. 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
Lead new business development efforts in the nutraceutical market, managing customer relationships and cross-functional collaboration to drive sales growth. | Bachelor's degree in science-related field, 5+ years new business development in nutraceuticals, strong network and sales pipeline management skills. | Job Summary Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Global Business Services: Delivering streamlined, scalable support—enhancing efficiency, compliance and service excellence across the company. Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets. The role is a remote role tied to our Madison, Wisconsin location. Be part of a creative, agile team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You’ll Make a Difference • Drive New Business Development: Lead efforts to identify, engage, and grow target accounts in the nutraceutical market, achieving annual sales targets and building a robust opportunity pipeline. • Customer Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers across customer functions (Science, NPD, Marketing, Sales, Procurement, Logistics). • Product & Market Expertise: Demonstrate deep knowledge across the full product range—from ingredients to turnkey finished formats—and convey technical/scientific data to diverse audiences. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate internal teams (Technical Service, R&D, Marketing, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Customer Service) to support customer activities and business development plans. • Sales Strategy & Execution: Translate regional business objectives into actionable plans, resolve sales cycle barriers, and lead preparation for customer meetings and presentations. • Market Intelligence & Innovation: Monitor competitive activity, market trends, and syndicated data (Nielsen/IRI/SPINS), contributing insights to innovation pipelines and new product development. • Contract Negotiation & Documentation: Develop and negotiate sales contracts, document opportunities and meeting reports in Salesforce, and ensure pipeline visibility for all stakeholders. • Marketing & Launch Support: Collaborate with marketing on concept development, co-marketing initiatives, and support internal product launches. • Performance & Industry Engagement: Participate in performance management activities, regional sales meetings, and external industry events to stay aligned with business goals and market dynamics. What Makes You The Right Fit • Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field; specialization in microbiology or nutrition is a plus. • Proven success in new business development within the nutraceutical space, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience driving growth across turnkey finished formats, probiotics, and specialty health ingredients. • Strong network of relationships across key U.S. markets, with the ability to engage stakeholders across technical, commercial, and operational functions. • Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into action, build and manage a high-value sales pipeline, and consistently meet or exceed targets. • Skilled in conceptual selling and navigating complex sales cycles within large matrix organizations. • Adept at cross-functional collaboration, leveraging internal teams to support customer needs and accelerate business development. • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey scientific and technical data to diverse audiences. • Highly self-motivated, customer-focused, and results-driven, with a proactive and ethical approach to building long-term partnerships. How Would You Stand Out? • Experience working in a large matrix organization, with exposure to cross-functional teams and global business dynamics. • Familiarity with CPG syndicated data tools (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, SPINS) and their application in market analysis and strategy. • Ability to travel up to 60% of the time Why Choose Us? • Remote work with the opportunity to travel 60% of the time • Training opportunities • Learning and development programs • Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, paid parental leave (maternity and paternity), and an annual bonus plan. Compensation ($155,000 -$165,000) is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and location. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, paid parental leave (maternity and paternity), and an annual bonus plan. 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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