Regional Manager Shop Floor Process Improvement

This IFF Career Site uses Google Analytics, as described in our , for purposes that may include site operation, analytics, enhanced user experience. You may choose to consent or decline to our use of Google Analytics below.Regional Manager Shop Floor Process Improvement page is loaded## Regional Manager Shop Floor Process Improvementremote type: Hybrid Workinglocations: Tilburg (Plant), Netherlands: Haverhill, United Kingdom: Gebze, Turkey: Slovenija, Sloveniatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 31, 2026 (18 days left to apply)job requisition id: R13253**Job Summary**At IFF we are looking for a**Regional Manager Shop Floor Process Improvement**IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.Ensuring excellence in execution—from procurement to supply chain and reliability—delivering quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability across the value chainAs Regional Manager Shop Floor Process Improvement, you will be optimizing the IFF Shop Floor processes & systems by collaborating with the local sites to deploy Dynamic Material Allocation techniques and further developing their SAP Production and Warehousing strategies.**Where You’ll Make a Difference*** Achieve the best possible Production flow in each manufacturing facility.* Support the development and implementation of Manufacturing Execution Systems and related equipment and convert this into a smooth working process throughout the IFF landscape.* Manage and control shop floor master data through regular analysis for the region to ensure most efficient use of resources of workforce planning, material, and equipment.* Contribute to support the development and improvement of shop floor processes and best practices in the region.* Develop and analyse shop floor performance indicators in line with the global strategies.* Managing, setting-up and improving ERP processes, workflow and shopfloor processes, equipment in close cooperation with Operations, IT, Quality, Safety, and Engineering.* Training of (new) colleagues in the region and maintain minimum level of knowledge / critical mass.* Knowledge sharing with manufacturing process engineers across the regions, owning the manuals and SOP’s.**What Makes you the Right Fit*** Master’s in IT, Supply Chain management or Technical Business Administration or any other relevant discipline.* Minimum 4-5 years relevant experience in Shop Floor Process Improvement from Manufacturing environment.* At least 3 years’ experience in MS SQL Querying / Administering / Reporting and training or coaching.* Strong Project management experience, ability to lead from the front and represent the team in the functional and inter-departmental business calls.* Experienced in Systems Applications & Products (SAP) is mandatory with the capability to provide guidance and mentorship to SMEs (SAP 7.40 (PP/WM/MM/IM)).* Analytical, problem solving and presentation skills.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, fluency in English.* Ability to effectively influence and motivate others, and collaborate effectively with all levels, with demonstrated ability as a change agent.* TOC / Goldratt, experience in TOC projects / vision.* Experience and affinity with Automation, Robots or Automated environment.* Certification in APICS CPIM, CSCP, AutoCAD, HACCP/GMP, ATEX preferred.* Willingness to travel.* At IFF, we are dedicated to maximizing our most valuable assets - our people. We do so by embracing diversity and offering to become a part of a highly motivated team and strongly support opportunities for continuous development, whilst maintaining a solid work/life balance.* A fulltime contract with an excellent compensation package* This, together with a respectful workplace that rewards achievement, makes IFF one of the best career choices todayWe 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 to learn moreAt 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr