Senior Designer - Bakery, Bars, Cereal, and Confectionery
International Flavors and Fragrances - Phila, Pennsylvania, United States, 19117Work at International Flavors and Fragrances
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Innovation & TechnologyCreates and executes training programs for technical and commercial staff.Anticipates, investigates, and resolves problems related to raw materials, solutions, finished prototypes and initial scale-up procedures.Proactive in using new ingredients, advancing technology, and utilizing IFF technology.Supports local and regional C&D and Category Growth Initiatives under direction from manager.Successfully demonstrates new technology in appropriate projects.Demonstrates an understanding of IFF Innovation Programs and promotes them within the organization.May act as local Innovation subject matter expert.Clear understanding and execution of IFF Innovation processes.Understands ingredient functionality and flavor performance in different finished products and incorporates technology appropriately.
Customer Intimacy & Technical PartnershipStrong understanding, communication, and contribution to IFF business strategy at a local, regional, and global level.Understands and communicates customer business strategy, brands, consumer preference and market trends.Provide technical services to customers as needed (plant trials, troubleshooting, and training).Visits customers and presents technical information and taste and texture design concepts.Develops strong relationships with aligned customers and related categories.Assist customers by participating in in-house visits, answering technical questions, and conducting seminars and presentations as assigned.Provides total solutions utilizing creative problem-solving skills.Strong creativity, innovation, and presentation skills.A valued partner with strategic customers and related categories.
LeadershipShows positive attitude and passion.Mentors Trainees and more junior Designers.Demonstrates ability to lead a cross-functional team.Inspires and build confidence in others to achieve targets.Demonstrates being a team player, a leader, and/or collaborator in high value projects.
Job Requirements
Minimum 10 years working experience in industrial food, ingredient, or flavor industry plus a minimum 5 years in the specific field of expertise.2-3 years' experience as leader in interdepartmental cross-functional team roles.Minimum entry level is a University/College Degree in Food Science and Technology or related disciplines (such as Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology).Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary.Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.This position is considered an Anchor and requires working in the lab/pilot plant for 5 days/week.
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.