Project Leader

Job Summary

The Project Leader - II is accountable for the end-to-end execution of assigned Site Minor Programs for one or more manufacturing plants.
* The total value of the Site Minor Programs being executed will be $2M.
* The typical range of a minor project being executed by Project Leader - II is $1M.
Working with leadership, technology, maintenance, operations, engineering, safety and quality, the Project Leader-II is accountable to the site and Regional Engineering Manager or Site Engineering Manager for capital projects implementation, status reporting and optimal utilization of site team/external engineering in compliance with site and corporate work processes.

IFF has an exciting opportunity in Pryor, OK for a Site MinorProject Lead / Prokect Leader II. The Project Leader - II is accountable for the end-to-end execution of assigned Site Minor Programs for one or more manufacturing plants.
Working with leadership, technology, maintenance, operations, engineering, safety, and quality, the Project Leader-II is accountable to the site and Regional Engineering Manager or Site Engineering Manager for capital projects implementation, status reporting, and optimal utilization of site team/external engineering in compliance with site and corporate work processes.

• Accountable for overall Site Minor Project performance, including safety, operability, quality, budget, and schedule.
• Disciplined approach to executing IFF capital portfolio using the Minor Project Process (MPP).
• Disciplined approach to executing plans, and tracking progress of projects through design phases from inception to handover.
• Learning to provide direction and vision to the project team.
• Supports Readiness for Operations activities.
• Performs project close-out activities including operational handover archiving, and financial project close.
• Works with internal site customers in areas such as technology, maintenance, operations, engineering, safety, and quality.

• Works with high-performing teams from an external engineering partner.
• Provides monthly Cost Control and updates Forecast according to real progress vs plans.
• Provides detailed status reports for the Monthly Capital Connect Meetings and EcoSys Dashboards

• Coordinates Basic Data development and identifies when to engage Process Engineers, Operations Manufacturing Technology, and other functions as required.
• Drives design deliverables for projects.
• Drives safety in the design and execution of projects.
• Ensures all the required Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) reviews are held, and Process Safety Management and Process Hazard Analysis requirements and recommendations are incorporated into design and installation.
• Leads the team in identifying non-capital alternatives or lower capital options, evaluating scope options, conducting risk analyses, and developing mitigation plans.
• Engages early and independently with Sourcing organization during FEL to align on Contracting and Procurement strategies.
• Drives the use of preferred vendors, suppliers, and alliance partners to meet with the Project Quality and Cost Effectiveness.
• Ensures site personnel is staffed and prepared for commissioning, pre-start-up reviews, and start-up of the new facilities, including training, procedure updates, maintenance records updates, qualification plans, etc.
• Ensures schedules are aligned with supply chain and operations/maintenance needs, such as Turn-Arounds (TARs), to determine when outages are available if necessary.
• Accountable for the safe execution of all field construction activities leveraging, when needed, Construction Management through Engineering contractors.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of Project Quality Plans, including auditing work processes and deliverables for compliance, and for meeting agreed-upon project quality requirements and expectations, including operability scorecard metrics following return to operations.
• Develop project schedules to maintain adequate team efforts in keeping projects on track.
• Champions the ‘no change‘ concept and ensures only changes consistent with the business and project objectives are approved. Demonstrates excellent communication when changes occur.
• Provides monthly Cost Control and updates Forecast according to real progress vs plans.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor‘s degree in Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical or related engineering field.
• 2-5 years of working experience with a successful track record.
• An understanding of GMP design, FS/FQ requirements, Food Systems practices, and design is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communications, team skills & ability to collaborate.
• Ability to lead multiple projects/tasks and drive projects to completion with strong operability to support reliable, high-quality production.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required and experience with Microsoft Project, SAP, and/or other project management tools preferred.
• Construction Safety Rules & Regulations (OSHA 510 or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of Spray Drying and separation technology a plus.
• Ability to quickly understand significant assumptions or uncertainties within programs and accurately communicate this to multiple audiences and drive mitigation actions as needed.
• Strong ability in partnering with peers and teams to drive quality project completions.
• Solution-oriented attitude, contributing to success in reaching complex business targets and deadlines.
• Strong networking skills combined with a strong flair for communication.
• Positive and constructive personal approach and strong influence leadership skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, structural, and know-how regarding interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of project management or portfolio management is preferred.

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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