Strategic Capital Projects Leader (5–50M)

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 103,603 - 161,161; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Accident and disability insurance

Supplementary long-term care insurance

Health Benefit allowance

EGYM wellpass membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. The role is based in Niebüll, Germany (onsite).

You will lead end-to-end capital projects from concept through commissioning, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.

Join a collaborative, innovation-driven environment and deliver investments from $5M to $50M that align with business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering or Food/Process Engineering.
• Extensive experience managing capital projects in manufacturing, industrial, chemical, food, or related environments.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and stage-gate processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end capital projects from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate the overall site capital portfolio.
• Partner with business, operations, engineering, and finance teams to align objectives with priorities.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources for successful delivery.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, contractors, suppliers, and external partners.
• Drive design, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up activities.
• Ensure EH&S, quality, and regulatory compliance throughout the lifecycle.
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering

Job description

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. The role is based in Niebüll, Germany (onsite).

You will lead end-to-end capital projects from concept through commissioning, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.

Join a collaborative, innovation-driven environment and deliver investments from $5M to $50M that align with business priorities.