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