EHS Manager

Environmental Health And Safety Manager

IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & bioscienceswe deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Taste : Crafting unique, technology-enabled flavor designs that define the identity of food and beverage brands, shape trends in flavor building, and fuel market success. The role is based in South Brunswick, NJ (Onsite 5 days / week). Be part of an open-minded, passionate, and growth-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You'll Make a Difference :

Lead the site EHS function, including team leadership, hiring, performance management, and capability building.

Champion an interdependent safety culture through visible felt leadership, coaching, and consistent standards.

Ensure full compliance with corporate policies and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, environmental).

Oversee risk assessments, safety reviews, audits, and training programs to proactively mitigate hazards.

Manage regulatory and corporate reporting, permits, metrics, and corrective actions with rigor and transparency.

Drive waste management and sustainability programs (e.g., "zero to landfill") through a cross-functional Green Team.

Maintain and advance ISO 14001 certification in partnership with site and corporate leadership.

Implement contractor management policies and ensure third-party compliance end-to-end.

Align EHS goals with the site operating model; lead problem-solving and incident learning to improve performance.

What Makes You the Right Fit :

Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or related field; or equivalent progressive experience.

10+ years EHS experience in food / pharma / chemical manufacturing; 6+ years of successful people leadership.

Expertise in safe behaviors and machine safety; strong working knowledge of OSHA requirements and corporate standards.

Proven ability to design and deliver EHS training that engages diverse audiences.

Demonstrated success implementing and sustaining site-wide EHS programs and management systems.

Skilled at influencing and conflict resolution across functions and levels; strong stakeholder management.

Excellent problem-solving, organization, and communication (written and verbal).

Digital fluency with Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Excel).

Work authorization : Ability to work legally in the United States.

How Would You Stand Out?

Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).

Six Sigma (belt certification or applied project experience).

TapRooT or equivalent root-cause analysis methodology.

Why Choose Us?

Lead a visible, high-impact charter that protects people, communities, and the environment.

Join a safety-first culture with strong executive sponsorship and resources to win.

Shape the site's sustainability journey (e.g., zero-waste goals, circularity initiatives).

Collaborate across Operations, Engineering, and Quality to solve complex challenges.

Grow with learning, certifications, and cross-site exposure within a global leader.

Compensation ($111,000.00 to $158,000.00) is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and location.

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