Job Summary
Looking for a role that challenges you while making an impact on products people use every day? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Global Operations: Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chain. The role is based in Gotemba, Japan (anchor role). Be part of a motivated, passionate, and open-minded team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration Where You’ll Make a Difference Own maintenance execution across preventive maintenance (PM), breakdown response, compliance inspections, and ad‑hoc work Ensure the highest quality standards in all maintenance and contractor work, with strict enforcement of GMP and food safety requirements Drive a strong safety culture, partnering with EHS and Food Safety to ensure safe work practices and compliance Lead and support process safety initiatives, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions Manage spare parts and MRO inventory to minimize downtime and operational disruption Track and analyze data related to asset uptime, maintenance performance, and capacity improvements Provide technical expertise and leadership for continuous improvement initiatives and equipment reliability Oversee site Capex projects, vendor engagement, and maintenance purchasing activities What Makes You the Right Fit Technical education in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment Strong experience with PM programs, MRO/stock parts, permits, and asset reliability Hands‑on knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, and control systems Proven success driving productivity improvements, equipment upgrades, or process changes Deep understanding of GMP, food safety, and quality systems
Experience
implementing and sustaining site‑wide safety and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs Ability to work flexible schedules when required, including evenings, weekends, or holidays How Would You Stand Out?
Experience
in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma environments Data‑driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement Why Choose Us? Professional onboarding process Training opportunities Learning and development programs from day one 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 At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.