October 10, 2024

International Flavors & Fragrances

Hanko

OTHER

Senior Engineer I H&B

Job Summary

Genencor International Oy is part of the global IFF company. We are a global leader in the industrial biotechnology sector which develops innovative enzymes and bio-products to improve the performance and reduce the environmental impact of the detergents and dish washing, textiles, animal nutrition, food & grain processing and other chemical industries. Our Hanko plant in Finland is producing a variety of sustainable enzyme products for Home & Personal Care, Animal Nutrition and Food Enzymes markets.

We are now looking for a Regional Process Engineer based in Hanko, Finland!

As part of the Manufacturing Technology team, you will:

Become an expert in this leading-edge process technology.
Use your prior experience in CAPEX Execution and/or Process Optimization depending on the project.
In Capex projects:
- Drive and focus on the Front-End-Loading phase of Capital. Be part of the team to update Basic Data to the defined Scope.
- Work at the interphase of Operations, MT, Process R&D and 3rd party contractors to proactively address technology risks during design and Capex execution.
- Be guardian of hygienic design principles in the region.
In Process performance and continuous improvement projects:
- Analysis of process data, compiling results and progress in clear reports for the global project teams.
- Be an active member in process and equipment changes and construction projects, providing technical support, developing the automation level of the process, and lead commissioning and start-up activities.
- Participate in new product introductions to the plant together with global teams and R&D.
Participate in global network of experts to drive technology development across production sites.
Process safety and sustainability in your process area are an integral part of your job.
Collaborate across MT, Process R&D and Operations

Your Qualifications:

Master/Bachelor of Science, Engineering discipline required (Chemical or Biochemical preferred)
Fluent Finnish & English language skills
5 – 15 years of experience in Manufacturing in multiple process industries (Chemical – Biotechnology – Food)
Demonstration of influential leadership to lead & mentor others.
Experience working with geographically dispersed teams.

Behaviors Required for this Role:

Inspiring trust - Earns the respect of others; follows through on commitments; authentic; open to feedback; acknowledges and affirms contributions of others
Actively listening - Knows what she/he doesn’t know; welcomes input from others; takes time to clearly understand and respond; allows people the time to express their point; open to influence
Self-driven - “Sense of purpose”; driven by a higher agenda; demonstrates the ability to elevate and remain objective; able and willing to take risks and do difficult things
Collaborating with others - Empowers purposeful engagement; keeps things simple; engages individuals/team to achieve superior results; creates an atmosphere of value-driven outcomes
Accountable - Takes responsibility for actions; communicates with transparency; recovers from mistakes; owns their impact

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