Onsite Memphis Plant Leader: Safety & Growth

International Flavors and Fragrances; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Annual bonus

Job summary

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) in Memphis, TN, seeks a Plant Manager to lead local operations, align with global strategy, and drive safety, quality, and productivity. The role emphasizes building capability, engaging unions, and delivering reliable supply while advancing Lean practices.

The position is onsite in Memphis, with responsibility for safety, performance, and continuous improvement across the site’s manufacturing network.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant technical field
• At least 10 years of experience in an industrial or chemical-process environment
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience as a member of a site's senior leadership team
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, collaborate across functions and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to understand manufacturing technology quickly and lead or support operational and organizational change
• Experience leading cultural or business transformation and developing effective, engaged teams
• Ability to set priorities, provide clear direction and influence outcomes across a broader organization
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing company values and building a culture of accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement
• Data-informed and action-oriented approach, with the ability to make timely decisions and maintain focus on business and customer needs

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations and establish clear priorities aligned with IFF’s vision, values, strategies and business objectives
• Drive performance across safety, people, quality, delivery, inventory, cost, productivity and production output
• Champion a culture of safety and sustainability, with a strong commitment to preventing incidents and continuously improving site performance
• Build an engaged, accountable and capable organization while maintaining a constructive relationship with the Union
• Lead organizational and cultural change, encourage continuous improvement and strengthen problem-solving capabilities at every level
• Deliver reliable customer service and supply performance through effective maintenance, capacity improvement, manufacturing-plan execution and communication
• Achieve financial objectives related to cost, productivity, yield, working capital and inventory
• Define the site's future direction, assess its competitiveness and collaborate effectively with business, functional and manufacturing network leaders
• Ensure compliance with applicable local and federal regulations, engage appropriately with regulatory agencies, follow company policies and support positive community relations

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Union relations

Strategic planning

Change management

Lean manufacturing

Education

University degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) in Memphis, TN, seeks a Plant Manager to lead local operations, align with global strategy, and drive safety, quality, and productivity. The role emphasizes building capability, engaging unions, and delivering reliable supply while advancing Lean practices.

The position is onsite in Memphis, with responsibility for safety, performance, and continuous improvement across the site’s manufacturing network.