Capital Project Leader

About the role

You will play a critical role in delivering site capital projects that support safe, efficient, and reliable food ingredients manufacturing operations in New Century, KS (onsite role). Working closely with site leadership and cross-functional partners, you will help translate business needs into executed capital solutions.

• 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

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience executing projects through a formal minor capital project process
• Knowledge of SAP, capital cost controls, or portfolio management tools
• OSHA 30 (Construction Safety) or equivalent certification

Benefits

• Work on projects that support food ingredients used by consumers worldwide
• 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
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A purpose-driven organization focused on innovation and sustainability

IFF is a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating growth strategy. We value diversity and strive for an inclusive workplace that allows colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work.