Job Summary Are you ready to drive manufacturing excellence through process optimization, continuous improvement, and engineering innovation within a dynamic flavors manufacturing environment?
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Taste: Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building and fuel market success.
The role is based in Tlalnepantla, Mexico (on-site role). Be part of an innovative, results-oriented, and collaborative team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You'll Make a Difference Lead process improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, capacity utilization, and operational performance
Develop engineering solutions that optimize manufacturing processes, workflows, and resource utilization across the plant
Manage projects aimed at improving plant performance through time and motion studies, process optimization, and operational excellence initiatives
Analyze process data, identify improvement opportunities, and present recommendations supported by measurable results
Coordinate and support Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) projects from planning through execution and implementation
Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery
Conduct benchmarking activities and evaluate best practices, technologies,



and engineering tools to support continuous improvement
Support the development, qualification, and performance monitoring of external manufacturing partners and tolling operations
Monitor project progress, communicate results to stakeholders, and ensure timely execution of improvement initiatives
What Makes You the Right Fit Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Food Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 3 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, continuous improvement, or operational excellence roles
Experience leading process optimization, productivity improvement, or manufacturing improvement projects
Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience managing CAPEX projects and coordinating cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data and develop actionable recommendations
Experience working in food, flavors, ingredients, chemical, or related manufacturing industries
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, DMAIC, or other continuous improvement methodologies
Green Belt, Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence,



or equivalent continuous improvement certification is required
How Would You Stand Out? Experience supporting contract manufacturers, tolling operations, or third-party production processes
Proven track record delivering productivity, efficiency, or cost-reduction projects
Experience implementing best practices, benchmarking initiatives, or digital manufacturing improvements
Why Choose Us? Opportunity to drive impactful engineering and operational improvement initiatives
Exposure to strategic manufacturing and CAPEX projects within a global organization
Collaborative environment with cross-functional interaction across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams
Professional development opportunities within a multinational company
Participation in continuous improvement and operational excellence programs
Opportunity to contribute to products enjoyed by consumers around the world
We are a general 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

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