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 Johannesburg, South Africa (on-site). Be part of an agile, technically focused, and results-oriented Manufacturing Technology team that drives process optimization, technology implementation, and operational excellence across manufacturing operations. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference

• Support the manufacture of flavor powders, emulsions, and liquid products in accordance with approved work and processing instructions.
• Establish effective production methods and translate them into clear manufacturing recipes and workflows.
• Support technology implementation, system improvements, and reliable manufacturing operations.
• Troubleshoot production and workflow issues, identify contributing factors, and implement practical corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor yield, waste, product-costing, inventory-control, and master-data issues within the manufacturing environment.
•   Contribute technical input to operational and engineering projects that improve quality, efficiency, and production performance.
•  Follow applicable Good Manufacturing Practices, food-safety requirements, work instructions, environmental standards, and site safety procedures.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, production, process engineering, or manufacturing technology.
• Experience in manufacturing processes, production technologies, or continuous-improvement activities.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and relevant stakeholders
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical information and reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make independent and objective technical recommendations based on process and manufacturing data
• Ability to use digital tools, systems, and manufacturing technologies to support operational performance.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience working with Operational Technology Team (OTT) solutions or manufacturing digitalization initiatives.
• Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of project-management practices or Six Sigma methodology.

Why Choose Us?

• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and production processes.
• Opportunities to contribute to site and global improvement initiatives.
•  Professional onboarding and technical development programs.
• Access to global learning resources and manufacturing expertise.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
•  International environment with opportunities for cross-functional collaboration.

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