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Manufacturing Site Digital Lead

International Flavors and Fragrances
parental leave, 401(k)

May 06, 2026
Job Summary Are you passionate about improving manufacturing processes and enabling digital transformation in a Taste 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, technologyenabled 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 South Brunswick, NJ (onsite role) at our Taste manufacturing plant and requires onsite presence five days per week. Be part of a collaborative, solutionoriented, and detaildriven team where together we can achieve excellence and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You'll Make a Difference Analyze, map, and document currentstate and futurestate manufacturing and business processes across Taste operations, quality, supply chain, engineering, and maintenance Identify process inefficiencies, manual workarounds, compliance gaps, and variability, driving practical and scalable solutions Lead process standardization efforts using IFF global templates, digital manufacturing standards, and best practices Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, process maps, and training materials Translate operational and business needs into clear functional requirements for digital manufacturing and quality systems Support site usage of SAP modules including Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), and Materials Management (MM), along with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Act as a key liaison between site teams, Taste stakeholders, global digital teams, and system integrators Embed safety, quality, traceability, data integrity, and regulatory compliance requirements into process and system design What Makes You the Right Fit Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline E3+ years' experience working in a manufacturing or plantbased environment, preferably within Taste, food, flavor, or other regulated manufacturing settings Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, endtoend workflows, and operational data flows Working knowledge of SAP in a manufacturing context, including Production Planning (PP), Quality Management (QM), and Materials Management (MM) modules Familiarity with digital manufacturing systems such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), electronic batch records, and shopfloor data collection Proficiency with data and analytics tools, including Power BI and Minitab for statistical analysis and performance insights Technical programming and automation exposure, including C#, Visual Basic (VB) coding, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) How Would You Stand Out? Experience with SQL Server and basic query writing Exposure to cloudbased platforms, data structures, or digital manufacturing architectures Experience supporting audits, change control, and compliance in regulated environments Why Choose Us? Opportunity to work onsite at a key Taste manufacturing facility with direct plant impact Exposure to global Taste and digital manufacturing standards within IFF Crossfunctional visibility across operations, quality, and digital initiatives Career development opportunities within a global Taste organization Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement Inclusive, valuesdriven culture where individuality is encouraged Compensation ($97,920.00 - $139,880 base) is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and location. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, holidays, paid parental leave (maternity and paternity), and an annual bonus plan, among other employee perks. 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 Salary Ranges: $111904- $139880