International Flavors & Fragrances
Produces flavors, fragrances, and pharma solutions.
Manufacturing & Reliability Engineer
+ Annual incentive + Annual bonus
About the job
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
- Experience collaborating effectively within diverse, global, and cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and support a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Support manufacturing technology activities across the Newark facility, including process and product technology initiatives.
- Identify, evaluate, prioritize, and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance operational performance and asset utilization.
- Partner with site Operations teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Review and prioritize maintenance work requests in alignment with established maintenance strategies and business needs.
- Develop and communicate maintenance and reliability programs to improve equipment performance and operational uptime.
- Lead or support reliability improvement projects through data analysis, problem-solving, and root cause investigations.
- Collaborate with Quality and Operations teams to evaluate process capability and maintain high product quality standards.
- Provide technical support for manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and operational challenges.
- Contribute to Operational Excellence projects at other Food Ingredients sites as business needs allow.
- 1 to 3+ years of experience in a chemical, food, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing environment.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification and experience applying continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and experience with 5S workplace organization practices.
About the company
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. operates as a vertically integrated supplier of ingredients and formulations across four main areas: Nourish (food and beverage ingredients and solutions), Health & Biosciences (sustainable, bio-based solutions), Scent (fragrances for fine perfumery, personal care, and home care), and Pharma Solutions (functional excipients and active pharmaceutical ingredients for pharma and dietary supplements). Its products go from research and development through manufacturing, enabling customers to formulate foods, cosmetics, and medicines. The company differentiates itself by concentrating resources on higher-margin segments (Scent, Nourish flavors, Health & Biosciences) and by streamlining its portfolio through strategic divestitures to improve margins and return on invested capital. The overarching goal is steady margin expansion and stronger ROIC while delivering integrated, end-to-end solutions to its global customer base.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1889
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What believers are saying
- IFF launched Omni-Bos PHY on September 17, 2026, expanding dairy animal-nutrition offerings.
- Q2 2026 continuing-operations sales rose 6% and EBITDA rose 6% on volume gains.
- The May 29, 2026 Food Ingredients sale should deliver about $3.8 billion for deleveraging.
What critics are saying
- India's CCI opened a second fragrance cartel probe on August 25, 2026.
- IFF still faces ongoing U.S., U.K., Swiss, and European antitrust scrutiny across fragrance markets.
- The Food Ingredients sale closes only by Q2 2027, leaving stranded costs and execution risk.
What makes International Flavors & Fragrances unique
- IFF spans flavors, fragrances, health, and pharma, with proprietary enzyme and scent science.
- Its 2026 portfolio split proves management monetizes low-margin assets and concentrates on higher-return businesses.
- Creative centers and innovation labs, like NYC Olfactive Futures, anchor premium fragrance differentiation.
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IFF has launched Omni-Bos PHY, a phytase enzyme designed specifically for dairy cattle. The technology unlocks nutrients already present in feed by breaking down phytate, a compound that binds nutrients and reduces their availability to animals. Traditional phytase enzymes have been used in poultry and swine production but were not designed to withstand dairy cattle's digestive conditions. Omni-Bos PHY helps cows utilise more protein, phosphorus, and minerals from existing feed ingredients, reducing reliance on supplemental nutrients. The product will initially launch in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. Global milk production is projected to grow 2% annually over the coming decade, increasing pressure on producers to improve productivity whilst managing feed costs and sustainability targets.
IFF appoints 2 senior leaders to Food Ingredients business. Sep 15, 2026 NEW CENTURY, KAN. - IFF recently announced the appointment of Mark Hotze as chief commercial officer and Thomas Hahlin Ahlinder as senior vice president, Texturizing Solutions, for its Food Ingredients business, strengthening its leadership team as the business prepares to become a standalone company. Both executives bring more than 25 years of industry experience to their new roles. In their respective positions, Hotze will lead the global commercial organization and customer growth strategy, while Ahlinder will oversee the Texturizing Solutions business for food and beverage customers. Hotze most recently held senior leadership roles at Corbion, where he led commercial growth initiatives and expanded strategic customer partnerships. He has also held leadership positions with food industry organizations including the American Society of Baking, Baking Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA), the Wheat Foods Council and the North American Meat Institute. Ahlinder was president and chief executive officer of Kerry's Taste & Nutrition business in Europe and has held senior leadership roles with Döhler and DuPont's Nutrition & Health business. He also previously served on the board of FoodDrinkEurope. Get better pet food industry search results. Adding Pet Food Processing tells Google to prioritize Pet Food Processing stories.
India investigates global fragrance giants over price collusion, document shows. Reuters Last Updated: Aug 25, 2026, 06:22:00 PM IST Indian authorities are investigating global fragrance companies for alleged price collusion. This new case follows an ongoing probe into labor anti-poaching deals. The Competition Commission of India is examining cartelization in the fragrance sector. A previously drafted report was recalled due to commercial secret redaction issues. The market for flavors and fragrances in India is projected to grow significantly. NEW DELHI - Global fragrance makers Givaudan, Firmenich and International Flavors & Fragrances face a second antitrust investigation by Indian authorities, according to a regulatory document seen by Reuters. The latest case relates to alleged price collusion since 2024, said a source close to the matter, and follows an ongoing investigation into accusations that the companies struck labour anti-poaching deals. The companies have faced similar investigations over prices charged to their customers in foreign markets. The companies have said they are cooperating with global anti-cartel investigations. You May Like The confidential Competition Commission of India (CCI) document seen by Reuters was dated July 22 and described the new case as one related to "alleged cartelisation in the Indian fragrance industry" by the three companies. The CCI, Swiss-based Givaudan and U.S. rival IFF did not respond to requests for comment on Tuesday. DSM-Firmenich, formed from the 2023 merger of Dutch speciality chemicals maker DSM with Firmenich, also did not respond. Swiss and British antitrust regulators said in 2023 that they were investigating the three companies, and the European Commission has said it is looking into "possible collusion" related to supply of fragrances and their ingredients but has not named any targets. Report recalled over unredacted secrets. Details of price-fixing cases are not made public in India during the course of investigations. In the case related to price collusion, the CCI teams drafted an investigation report with its findings and shared it with the companies in February, the watchdog's internal July 22 document showed. But that report was recalled in July after Givaudan and IFF complained that their commercial secrets were not properly redacted, according to the CCI document. The report will now need to be redrafted by the CCI, with the confidential information properly redacted, potentially slowing the two-year-old case. "From a systemic perspective this will be of concern to CCI," said Gautam Shahi, an Indian antitrust lawyer at Dua Associates. "Loss of relevant commercially sensitive data may harm competition in the market." India's flavours and fragrances market is expected to reach $5 billion by 2033, versus $2.5 billion in 2024, according to Grand View Research.
IFF's dairy culture for semi-hard cheeses wins first place in innovation award. More in the news: IFF Choozit Lift won gold in the Most Innovative Ingredient category at the Fi Innovation Awards 2026. The bioscience solution combines production efficiency, quality, and more efficient use of resources. IFF Choozit Lift is a dairy culture created to reduce the need for added water in the curd washing stage of semi-hard cheese production. This solution won first place in the Most Innovative Ingredient category at the Fi Innovation Awards 2026, held during Food Ingredients South America (FiSA) in São Paulo on August 4th. The award highlights ingredients and products with potential for application and impact in the food and beverage market. IFF also took second place in the same category with Diazyme NoLo, an enzyme for non-alcoholic or low-alcohol beers. "Receiving the first two places in a category focused on ingredient innovation reinforces the potential of bioscience to transform already established processes in the industry," says Deia Vilela, Vice President of IFF Health & Biosciences for Latin America. "These are solutions developed from very specific challenges faced by manufacturers, such as producing more efficiently, reducing the use of natural resources, and at the same time preserving and even improving the quality that consumers expect. This recognition demonstrates how science and industrial application can work together to generate significant gains for the entire chain," he says. Less water in the production of semi-hard cheeses. Choozit Lift is a dairy culture developed to simplify the manufacturing process of semi-hard cheeses. With this technology, it's possible to significantly reduce water usage in the traditional curd washing stage - potentially eliminating it altogether, depending on the type of cheese, formulation, and process. This contributes to decreasing dependence on natural resources, simplifying the production process, and generating associated cost savings without compromising cheese quality. "The food industry is increasingly seeking technologies capable of reconciling productivity, operational efficiency, and reduced resource consumption," says Antonio Salles, lead scientist for dairy applications at IFF in Latin America. "Choozit Lift was born precisely from this perspective: using bioscience to rethink a traditional step in cheese making and deliver measurable gains, especially in water usage," he concludes. Enter your name and email to receive its information.
IFF to webcast fireside chat at Barclays Global Consumer Conference on Sept. 10. NEW YORK-(BUSINESS WIRE)- IFF (NYSE: IFF) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Erik Fyrwald will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Consumer Conference on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at 945 a.m. ET. Investors may access the live webcast on the Company's website at ir.iff.com. For those unable to listen to the live webcast, a recorded version will be made available for replay. Welcome to IFF At IFF (NYSE: IFF), NovumPR make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, and health and biosciences, NovumPR deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products - advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. Learn more at iff.com, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.