Job Summary

The Plant Engineer acts as the main technical resource for the plant operations, applying technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems, and enable safe and environmentally acceptable production of quality products. The role works in partnership with Maintenance, supporting functions and internal raw material suppliers. The role will also include the responsibility for identifying and implementing improvements for the LV Plant.

The IFF N&H Germany GmbH & Co. KG in Bomlitz is looking for a

LV - Plant Engineer (M/F/D)

Main Tasks:

Understands and applies all Environmental, Health & Safety personal and operational requirements in a plant producing for regulated markets: GMP, FSSC

Understands Methocel LV process technology, process equipment and control technology.

Understands and applies skills and knowledge to maximize plant asset utilization and produce quality products efficiently.

Works with Technical Advisor and plant personnel to optimize operations, meet Business and plant goals. (EH&S, production, cost, quality).

Ensures that appropriate root cause analysis is done and corrective actions are implemented to address unplanned events as defined by business/department trigger criteria.

Participates in advanced troubleshooting and coaches others to learn these skills.

Process Control System Co-Ownership - works with operations personnel and Process Control Technologist to maintain and improve process control.

Participates in technical advising and training of plant personnel.

Works with operations staff to maintain up-to-date operating procedures and process descriptions, and to ensure procedures are utilized for required jobs.

Works with budget team to track and control costs.

Proficiency at using standard global tools for maintenance, reliability, and global work processes.

As required communicate technical information and issues to plant personnel, Technology or Expertise centers.  

Participates in plant empowered teams, taking facilitative and leadership roles, as appropriate.

Qualifications:

Bachelor or Master Degree in Chemical Engineering or comparable

Minimum of 8 years of experiences

Strong EH&S focus and process safety expertise

Excellent interpersonal & problem solving skills coupled with a strong technical background.

Demonstrated ability to communicate and effectively sell ideas to all levels.

"Hands on" experience

Fluency in German and English

What to look forward to

Competitive salary and benefits package

Possibility of career-development within a Global Company

Flexible working hours

Work Life Balance

The Pharma Solutions business will be taking on its next chapter of growth as a trusted partner for the pharmaceutical industry with the announcement to sell Pharma Solutions to Roquette. This move will position Pharma Solutions to expand its industry leadership through continued investment in innovation to meet the evolving needs of pharmaceutical manufacturers and developers worldwide.The sale is presently expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. The Pharma Solutions business unit will remain a part of IFF until close and, at such time, it will transition to Roquette. In applying for this position, you acknowledge your awareness that the position is a part of the Pharma Solutions business unit and has been identified to transition to Roquette.

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.

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.

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