Capital Project Manager - I

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences-we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.

Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.

The role is based in New Century, KS (Onsite). Be part of a open-minded, passionate, and growth-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

• Own endtoend delivery of assigned capital projects (typically $1-$5M, up to $10M), serving as the single point of accountability.
• Define clear project objectives with site leadership and functional partners; translate strategy into executable plans.
• Build and drive the execution strategy with engineering managers; prioritize work and allocate resources effectively.
• Develop economic models with Finance; prepare robust business cases and scenario analyses.
• Champion EHS and Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements across design, construction, and startup.
• Lead sourcing strategy with Procurement; engage preferred vendors and manage contracts for cost, quality, and schedule.
• Oversee construction management with a safetyfirst mindset; ensure commissioning and startup readiness.
• Control schedule and budget; maintain estimates, track changes, and communicate status and risk transparently.

• Bachelor's degree in Process/Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, BioTech, or Food Technology Engineering (or related discipline).
• 5+ years leading endtoend capital projects in operating/production environments (food/pharma preferred).
• Demonstrated success coordinating crossfunctional teams (operations, technology, maintenance, quality, safety).
• Strong command of project controls (scope, cost, schedule, risk) and change management.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction safety rules and regulations (e.g., OSHA 510 or equivalent).
• Effective communicator able to influence stakeholders and provide clear, timely status updates.
• Proficient with contracting strategies, vendor management, and readiness for commissioning/startup.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of driving safer, better, and faster execution.

• PMP or comparable project management certification.
• Experience delivering capital projects in food & beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Handson leadership of PSMrelevant projects (e.g., hazardous processes, utilities, or packaging lines).

• Lead visible, highimpact projects that modernize our plant and enable customer growth.
• Join a safetyfirst culture with the resources of a global leader and the agility of a site team.
• Collaborate across operations, engineering, and quality to solve complex challenges.
• Grow your career with learning, certifications, and crosssite exposure.
• Be part of an openminded, passionate, growthoriented team where your ideas matter.

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

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