About the role
Job Summary
Are you passionate about innovation that transforms everyday products into extraordinary experiences?IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.
The role is tied to our Clackamas, Oregon location. Be part of a creative, agile team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Lead all site maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations across a 24-hour manufacturing facility.
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and site safety standards.
- Drive predictive and preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and production performance.
- Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, providing hands-on support when required.
- Prioritize, assign, and manage maintenance work orders to meet operational and business needs.
- Develop and execute corrective actions through root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Support evaluation, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and technologies.
- Manage spare parts inventory, vendor relationships, and maintenance budgets to ensure cost-effective operations.
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Eight or more years of progressively responsible technical experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Three or more years of experience leading or supervising maintenance teams.
- Demonstrated experience with mechanical and electrical maintenance systems.
- Working knowledge of predictive and preventive maintenance programs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively on technical topics.
- Experience working in regulated environments, including Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), preferred.
How Would You Stand Out?
- Strong people leadership skills with experience in coaching, training, and performance management.
- Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound business decisions under pressure.
- Experience partnering with suppliers and assessing vendor performance.
Why Choose Us?
- Opportunity to lead maintenance operations at a critical manufacturing site in the Pacific Northwest.
- Day-shift schedule (Monday–Friday) with leadership responsibility supporting a 24-hour operation.
- A collaborative, safety-focused culture that values continuous improvement.
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing equipment and processes.
- The chance to grow your career with a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition.
- An inclusive workplace that values diversity, equity, and belonging.
Additional Information
- This position supports a 24-hour facility; flexibility in work hours is required.
- Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Relocation assistance is not offered for this position at this time.
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
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Aplyr's read
IFF is a global leader in flavors and fragrances, attracting talent in diverse roles from quality assurance to engineering and HR operations.
What's promising
- •IFF's global presence offers diverse career opportunities across multiple regions.
- •The company is a leader in the flavors and fragrances industry, providing stability.
- •IFF invests in innovation, supporting roles in manufacturing technology and process improvement.
What to watch
- •The chemical industry faces regulatory challenges that may impact operations.
- •IFF's global scale can lead to complex organizational structures.
- •Market competition is intense, with pressure to continuously innovate.
Why IFF
- •IFF combines science and creativity in developing consumer product solutions.
- •The company has a strong focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing.
- •IFF's diverse product range spans food, beverages, personal care, and household goods.
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About IFF
IFF (International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.) is a global leader in the creation of flavors and fragrances for consumer products, including food, beverages, personal care, and household goods.
