Global Improvement Champion

International Flavors & Fragrances

  • Wilmington, DE
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Requisition ID : 497523Job DescriptionSummary:Accountable for identifying, managing, and implementing improvement projects and initiatives across end-to-end Manufacturing, taking a holistic view of Continuous Improvement (CI) activities within the Nourish Ingredients business. Work with the Ops leadership team and Manufacturing Technology team to develop CI strategies and long-term improvement plans to meet Productivity goals for the sites and consequently for the Nourish Ingredients business. Make sure the approaches and learnings are leveraged across sites.Your Role:Core member Nourish Ingredients Ops team to:
  • Understand business partner needs and advise on strategic opportunities.
  • Create, evaluate, and qualify pipeline of opportunities to generate value to the business.
Strategy:
  • Coordinate the development of the site Ops Goal Alignment document (former A3), which includes the key areas to focus for the site and the operations KPIs and targets.
  • Focus and support cultural transformation.
  • Engage stakeholders in supporting improvements.
Expertise & Coaching:
  • Develop expertise on key digital themes such as Digital Advance Analytics, process digitization, scheduling, WHSE digitization, etc.
  • Work in cross disciplinary teams to deliver projects value.
  • Educate self and others, mentoring 6Sigma candidates.
  • Provide improvement coaching and mentorship.
  • Facilitate / lead problem solving methodologies (e.g., VSM, Kaizen, productivity workshops)
Value:
  • Regularly track projects status and financial metrics in Opportunity Tracking Tool (OTT), thought the site OTT reviews.
  • Analyze and report financial results and use them to drive learnings.
What you Bring to IFF:
  • Ongoing Pipeline of projects which is aligned with Business / Operations Strategy.
  • Agility in adapting to changing business needs and in generating new / back-up projects to meet Productivity goals.
  • Goal Alignment document per site (former A3), including Productivity and KPI targets. Refresh if business conditions require.
  • Effective PMO process, capturing all projects & status vs. estimated benefit and agreed timeline. Resource assigned to highest priority projects. All projects in OTT
  • Project execution according to charters.
Our Team:IFF is a global creator and manufacturer of scent, taste, nutrition, and biosciences solutions that puts the needs of our people, customers, and communities at the heart of what we do.Our Global Shared Services (GSS) team is building a leading organization rooted in a culture of continuous improvement, clean process design, and adoption of the latest technology and automation innovations. You'll join a team of agile, customer-focused thinkers who collaboratively solve difficult business problems and manage the core data IFF executives need to make key business decisions.What We Offer:We recognize that being a changemaker requires effort and determination, which is why our compensation packages recognize the value you bring to IFF. Our Total Rewards package includes [provide country-specific description].
  • Diverse and inclusive Culture - We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is welcomed and empowered to succeed.
  • Continuous Learning - We believe in the power of our people and allowing them to grow.
  • Career Development - Our environment is designed to allow IFFers to learn, experiment, and design their own futures.
  • Technology - We provide the tools and training needed to stay on the leading edge of technology and automation innovation.
  • Flexibility - We'll give you the resources and time to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
IFF Equity and Inclusion Statement: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 to learn more.

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