Job Summary

The IFF Pharma Solutions business produces and sells high-performance cellulose derivatives, alginates and related polymers used for formulations across a broad variety of applications in the Pharmaceuticals, Food, and Industrial Specialties and Personal Care markets. The portfolio is a highly profitable part of the company and has shown significant value growth over the last several years.

We are looking for our next Plant Manager for our Midland, MI facility.

This position:

Manages the overall operation and all aspects of a medium size manufacturing facility (+/-200 employees), with pharma and food safety manufacturing units including production, maintenance, technology, and other manufacturing units/functions.Is responsible for environmental, safety, food quality/safety, security, quality control, local warehousing and shipping.Ensures continuous and efficient production in desired quantity, pharma quality, and product quality, cost effective maintenance, and appropriate technology support.Manages overall site expense budget and works closely with capital planning and execution teams.Develops and implement site’s strategySets expectations and work environment standards necessary for successful operation.Ensures appropriate personnel planning, staffing, and performance management.Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, safety and food safety standards and country regulation, authorizations and permits.Interacts with the community and iPark to maintain right to operate. Maintains relationships with employee representatives and unions.

This position will report to the Vice President of Manufacturing.

The responsibilities for the Plant Manager position will include but are not limited to:

Safety, Health, Environmental, Food Quality and Safety & Core Values

Establishes managing processes for advancing and ensuring consistency of Core Values (EHS/PSM, Ethics & Respect for People) across the site.Ensures regulatory compliance across all core values including product integrity and food safety.Leads identification and prioritization of risk reduction opportunities, establishes clear priorities and supports effective resourcing to drive improvement at the site. (EHS/PSM, Site security)Leads relationship with local authorities including safety, food safety, health regulatory agency, customs, police.Interfaces with iPark entities and manages relationships with site service suppliers.Ensures follow up and consistency of pharma compliance protocols and continuous improvement plansMaintains positive community relations through active participation in local organizationsAccountable for leading and managing the site’s Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Quality and Food Safety Management Systems (ISO9001:2015, FSSC 22000) requirements.

Leadership and Management

Provide leadership that gives clear, consistent mission and direction in alignment with business strategy and priorities.Establish and communicate clearly defined objectives.Identify, measure, track and ensure achievement of critical success factors.Lead and drive cultural change and continuous improvement.Coordinate production, maintenance, distribution, warehousing, and cost improvement initiatives in accordance with corporate guidelines.Develop plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.Oversee production costs and product quality, and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of business.

Operations Strategy & Planning

Communication of business objectives, priorities and progress across the siteCommunication within IFF off-site and above siteDevelops, implements and renews a 3-5-year site strategic plan, including a clear site vision, which supports the business and corporate strategy.Leads site staff team in identifying Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and aligning action plans with business strategy and anticipating future needs.

Productivity

Accountable for advancing Lean culture of continuous improvement (visual management, people, environment, site vision, M&B, empowerment, accountability, visual controls, performance dialog, structured problem solving).Responsible for site’s infrastructure capabilities, improvement and resource plans via evergreen 5-year plan.Utilizes performance tracking metrics to drive execution.

Community/Industrial Relations

Establish and maintain good working relationships with local community, civic groups,  other businesses and manufacturing operations within the industrial community, and political and legislative representatives.Maintain close liaison with first responders and regulatory agencies to ensure that company meets it's obligations as a corporate citizen in the community.

Morale, Talent Management & Capability Building

Develops people at the site (feedback, coaching, mentoring, delegation, difficult conversations, capability building)Encourages employee’s engagement and fosters empowerment and ownership through leader standard work practices.Establishes and ensures the effectiveness of two-way communication processes across the site.Manages staffing strategy (core/ variable, overtime management and labor planning).Provides strategy and ensures effectiveness of the reward and recognition system across the plant.Utilizes talent management processes and systems (succession planning, top talent, Individual Performance Plan).

Qualifications

M.Sc. degree in engineering or science with experience in either industrial biochemistry, pharma or food additives; or a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering with 6 – 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Manufacturing experience which includes exposure to EHS, Quality, Food Safety, Maintenance and Continuous Improvement systems and tools. Experience in supervising people.Role model and advance Core Values, Lean Behaviors, Corporate Directed behaviors of speed and agility, accountability, transparency, talent developmentLanguage: English

The Pharma Solutions business will be taking on its next chapter of growth as a trusted partner for the pharmaceutical industry with the announcement to sell Pharma Solutions to Roquette. This move will position Pharma Solutions to expand its industry leadership through continued investment in innovation to meet the evolving needs of pharmaceutical manufacturers and developers worldwide. The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Pharma Solutions business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to Roquette. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Pharma Solutions business unit and has been identified to transition to Roquette. 

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.

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