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Global Technical Business Integration Leader, Animal Nutrition and Grain Processing
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Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, 52404, USA
Listed on 2026-01-23
Listing for:
Howaru®
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
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Business
Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Global Business Services:
Delivering streamlined, scalable support—enhancing efficiency, compliance and service excellence across the company.
Health & Biosciences:
Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets.
The role is located at on of our H&B locations. Be part of a creative, agile team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.###
** Where You’ll Make a Difference
*** Act as the primary connection between the Business Unit (BU) and Global Supply/Operations, ensuring alignment on both short-term tactical needs and long-term strategic plans.
* Provide guidance and drive operational alignment with BU and related functional organizations through active participation in supervisory boards.
* Engage in strategic planning for capacity, manufacturing development, technology investments, footprint optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Lead risk management within the stage gate process (Process of Commercialization and Management of Change), ensuring accountability and representing supply/ops in reviews.
* Align and prioritize support for new product launches, cost optimization, supply reliability, inventory management, and quality improvements.
* Communicate BU vision and priorities to the supply organization and vice versa, fostering transparency and collaboration.
* Sponsor portfolio development initiatives, including product rationalization, cost gains, capacity and technology assessments, and contract manufacturing solutions.
* Enable effective implementation of cross-functional projects, providing active sponsorship and troubleshooting production and supply issues.
* Mentor and coach team members across operations and other functions to build organizational capabilities.###
** What Makes You the Right Fit
*** Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or Engineering; MBA or equivalent business experience preferred.
* Minimum 10 years of industrial process engineering/manufacturing experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
* Strong business acumen and strategic mindset with proven ability to influence across functions and geographies.
* In-depth knowledge of manufacturing, supply chain, and end-to-end operational processes.
* Demonstrated ability to build effective networks and partnerships internally and externally.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging diverse audiences and cultural environments.
* Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
* Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
* Experience with biotechnology products, technologies, and operations.
* Proven track record in portfolio management and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Strong ability to leverage market insights and customer engagement for competitive advantage.
* Opportunity to influence strategic decisions and shape the future of global operations.
* Collaborative, cross-functional environment with exposure to senior leadership.
* Professional development through mentoring and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
* Competitive compensation and benefits package.
* Global career growth opportunities.
* Commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Olemme maailman johtava maku-, tuoksu- ja ravitsemusalan toimittaja, joka tarjoaa asiakkaillemme laajemman valikoiman luonnollisia ratkaisuja ja vauhdittaa kasvustrategiaamme. Uskomme IFF:llä, että ainutlaatuisuutesi vapauttaa potentiaalimme. Arvostamme etnisyyden, kansallisen alkuperän, rodun, iän, sukupuolen tai veteraanistatuksen monipuolista mosaiikkia. Pyrimme osallistavaan työpaikkaan, jossa jokainen kollegamme voi tuoda aidon minänsä työhön riippumatta uskonnostaan, sukupuoli-identiteetistään & ilmaisu, seksuaalinen suuntautuminen tai vamma.
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