Job SummaryAre you ready to optimize maintenance operations by driving planning excellence, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement in a world‐class manufacturing environment?
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 Tecomán, Colima (on‐site role).
Be part of a collaborative, analytical, and results‐oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact.
Your potential is our inspiration.Where You'll Make a DifferenceDevelop detailed job plans for preventive, predictive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance activitiesBuild and maintain weekly and monthly maintenance schedules aligned with production priorities and business requirementsPrioritize maintenance work based on safety, reliability, operational impact, and business needsManage maintenance backlogs and ensure work orders are properly scoped, classified, planned, and scheduled before executionCoordinate with warehouse and procurement teams to ensure timely availability of spare parts, materials, tools, and external servicesSupport Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and maintenance performanceAnalyze maintenance history, equipment data, and key performance indicators to optimize maintenance strategiesPlan and coordinate maintenance activities associated with shutdowns, major overhauls, and engineering projectsMaintain accurate maintenance records within SAP and ensure proper work order closure, documentation, and cost allocationWhat Makes You the Right FitBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering,



Industrial Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related field2–4 years of experience in maintenance planning, maintenance coordination, reliability, or maintenance operations within a manufacturing environmentExperience working in food manufacturing, food ingredients, chemical, or process manufacturing industriesKnowledge of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance methodologiesExperience planning maintenance activities, shutdowns, and equipment overhaulsKnowledge of reliability principles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and continuous improvement methodologiesExperience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; SAP experience is preferredIntermediate English proficiency, both written and verbalStrong analytical, organizational, planning, and problem‐solving skillsHow Would You Stand Out?
Experience supporting Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing, or reliability improvement initiativesKnowledge of spare parts management, inventory optimization, and maintenance materials planningExperience working in highly regulated food, ingredients, or chemical manufacturing environmentsWhy Choose Us?
Opportunity to contribute directly to equipment reliability and operational excellence within a global organizationExposure to advanced maintenance planning, reliability, and continuous improvement practicesCollaborative work environment with cross‐functional interaction across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain,



and MaintenanceProfessional development opportunities within a multinational environmentParticipation in strategic projects focused on productivity, reliability, and cost optimizationOpportunity to support products enjoyed by consumers around the worldFor 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 ****, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.
The Food Ingredients 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 Ingredients business unit and has been identified to transition to CVC Capital Partners.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.
At IFF we consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more.At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart.
As the general leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience.
We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work.
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