Plant Manager

Job SummaryThe Site Manager in IFF has the overall responsibility for safety, quality, delivery cost, and people on the site. They should drive continuous improvement to achieve the targets of the site.IFF is a global creator and manufacturer of scent, taste, nutrition, and biosciences solutions that put the needs of our people, customers, and communities at the heart of what we do.The IFF site in The Dalles, OR (POWDERPURE) seeks a Plant Manager to join our team! The IFF Health and Bioscience facility advances global nutrition through innovation in food ingredients. We are a preferred partner for companies seeking high levels of fruit and vegetable ingredients with unique special drying technology.Our solutions deliver a special combination of taste, nutritional, and economic benefits to our customers in the snacks, dairy, ready-to-eat drink, and sports nutrition markets.Your FocusThe Plant Manager is responsible for operational activities in line with the global operations strategy to achieve objectives relating to safety, quality, cost efficiency, productivity, production output, product and process development, volume, and delivery feasibility.The incumbent will manage all operations processes and production work for a ~40-employee plant with unique products. They will plan, direct, and coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with safety, quality, and cost standards. They will monitor plant expenditures and budgets, evaluate subordinates, and provide direct management for the local production, quality, engineering, EH&S, and supply chain.We expect you to be technically savvy as well as people, customer, and business-oriented. You lead by example and have a proven track record of demonstrating excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.As Plant Manager, you will be responsible for:Communication, promotion, and attainment of our vision, values, strategies & objectivesDriving our performance to be best in class in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost and PeopleCompliance with regulations and company policies and processesLeading site safety and sustainability engagement, focus, and commitment to zeroCreating a culture of employee engagement, trust, and people capability developmentDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion ChampionActing as a change agent, challenging paradigms, and fostering a continuous improvement process and problem-solving culture at all levelsDelivering high customer service through appropriate capacity maintenance, capacity improvement, adherence to manufacturing plans, and effective communicationDriving high production capability through the utilization of improvement programs and maintenance best practicesAchieving our financial goals (cost, cost productivity & inventory)Driving collaboration within the plant and across our global network, interacting effectively with business and functional leadersAssessing and advancing the competitiveness of the facilitySetting the future vision for the organization and defining critical operating objectives for the siteJob Requirements:University degree in related technical field (Advanced university degree preferred)10+ years of industrial or chemical process experience and 5+ years of supervisory experienceAbility to set priorities and provide direction to influence management and broader organizationDemonstrated leadership, collaboration, and communication skillsDemonstrated capability to quickly understand technology and drive/support changeProven ability to lead cultural change and create winning teamsData-driven, action-oriented, and works with a sense of urgencyExceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbalBackground in Lean Manufacturing Principles preferredWe 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 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

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