Capital Project Leader

IFF

Lead capital projects that strengthen food ingredient manufacturing operations at IFF. Drive project execution ensuring compliance with safety and engineering standards in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeNew Century • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing capital projects within food, chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments, ensuring compliance with engineering and safety standards while maintaining control over cost, schedule, and performance. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project execution from inception to operational handover.

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Capital Project ManagementEngineering FundamentalsCost ControlSchedulingManufacturing Processes

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementRisk ManagementCost ControlSchedulingEngineering FundamentalsManufacturing SystemsDCS SystemsManagement of Change (MOC)CommissioningDocumentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationIndependent WorkCross-Functional Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

Food TechnologyChemicalPharmaceuticalManufacturingSafety ProcessesOperational HandoverCapital PlanningProject Prioritization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end‑to‑end execution of site minor capital programs, with a total portfolio value up to $5M and individual projects typically up to $1M
Execute projects from inception through operational handover, ensuring compliance with site and corporate engineering and safety processes
Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, technology, safety, quality, and procurement to deliver robust project outcomes
Drive design development, constructability, and safety‑in‑design throughout all project phases
Maintain disciplined control of cost, schedule, and performance, including forecasting and monthly capital reporting
Manage internal resources and external engineering and construction partners to ensure scope, quality, and schedule adherence
Support readiness‑to‑operate, commissioning, and close‑out activities, including documentation and financial closure
Contribute to site capital planning, supporting project prioritization aligned to operational and business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Process/Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Food Technology, Bio‑Tech) or equivalent technical experience
2+ years of experience executing capital projects in food, chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of engineering fundamentals, industry codes, and manufacturing systems
Experience with project management fundamentals including scheduling, cost control, and risk management
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, utilities, equipment, DCS systems, and Management of Change (MOC)
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently in a site environment
Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross‑functional and external teams
Comfort working in a hands‑on, onsite manufacturing setting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and benefits
A strong safety‑first culture and commitment to operational excellence
Opportunities to grow technical and project leadership capabilities
A collaborative, site‑based environment with real business impact