Plant Manager - Memphis

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

Job Summary

Are you ready to lead manufacturing operations, develop an engaged team, and shape the future of our Memphis site?

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role is based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA and is an onsite role. Be part of an experienced, collaborative and solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

As Plant Manager, you will provide leadership for local operations and align the site with IFF's global operations strategy. You will guide performance across safety, people, quality, delivery, inventory, cost, productivity and production output while building organizational capability for the future.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

• 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

What Makes You the Right Fit

• 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

How Would You Stand Out?

• Advanced university degree in a relevant field
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing principles
• Experience working in a unionized environment

Why Choose Us?

• Opportunity to drive measurable reliability and performance improvements at a critical manufacturing site
• Exposure to complex assets and cross-functional engineering challenges
• A culture that values safety, accountability and continuous improvement
• Career development within a global organization
• Collaborative team environment with strong operational partnerships
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company contribution; paid parental leave; vacation; holidays; and an annual bonus

For your awareness, IFF has announced its intention to sell its Food Ingredients Business to CVC Capital Partners. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Food Ingredient business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to CVC Capital Partners. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Food Ingredient business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.

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