As the Head of Plant you’ll be Leading the plant’s day-to-day operations. You’ll be Leading your teams to drive the success of our Fragrance manufacturing site. Which will directly impact the quality of our products – helping to improve real lives.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Overall responsibility for the safety and environmental performance of the facility, including employee OSHA training, environmental reporting and permitting, and ensuring that safety procedures (PPE, etc.) are followed by employees and contractors.
Ensures the quality of production output and continuously looks for means to improve quality performance and manufacturing procedures.
Assures that all facilities and equipment are safe, well- maintained and operable for all employees. Reviews performance of vendors and contractors with Director of Purchasing and Quality leadership.
Motivates, coaches and mentors employees to achieve desired performance. Ensures that all personnel have received sufficient and proper training to perform their job function. Fosters a positive work environment. Prepares Performance Reviews for all direct reports and submits in timely manner.
Ensures adequate raw material, finished goods and packaging inventory are on hand to meet customer ship dates and working capital targets. Monitors minimum stock and re-order quantities in Make Scents.
Control of direct labor and operating expenses in line with budget, including monitoring of overtime
We bring:
A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
We offer competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and outstanding benefit programs
You bring:
Minimum 10 years experience in a batch chemical production facility; Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in a plant environment
BS degree preferred
Knowledge of compounding and an understanding of special formula instructions.
Knowledge of G.M.P’s (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Knowledge of H.A.C.C.P (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points)
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Equal Opportunities Commitment
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.
About dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.
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