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dsm-firmenich Production & Logistic Director in Switzerland
Production Logistic Director
DSM-Firmenich - Perfumery & Beauty Business Unit
Work Location: La Plaine, Switzerland
DSM-Firmenich is a global leader in the Perfumery & Beauty industry, providing innovative solutions to customers around the world. We have an immediate opportunity for a Production & Logistic Director for our Development & Production site at La Plaine/Geneva (350 employees), part of a wide production network for the Ingredient Division of DSM-Firmenich.
As a member of site leadership team, we are seeking an experienced and dedicated leader, energetic and team-oriented personality with sound technical and chemical skills to drive performance and develop 160 talents across several multipurpose workshops with many complex industrial processes. You will also support the Ingredient Division strategy and embrace changes through process transfers for existing and new ingredients with our innovation team.
At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.
Key responsibilities:
Provides leadership to deliver products on time, in quality and achieve financials goals (productivity, yield)
Ensure Production & Logistic teams comply with processes, procedures for all activities, driven by a best-in-class safety culture, operational excellence and continuous improvement
Contribute to the achievement of DSM-Firmenich ESG 2030 objectives based on the Climate, Nature and Human pillars
Maintains a positive work environment/culture that fosters efficiency and high morale and develop operational talent
Steer operational expenses aligned with budget and ensure good ownership on capital project execution
Lead organizational initiatives to align workforce plans with business needs and Ingredient Division strategy
Drives cost optimization projects as well as capacity adaptation and contribute to assets reliability programs
Develop strong relationships with R&D, aligned with development site mission to maximize value generation and reduce environmental footprint of our activities
Promote DSM-Firmenich values and policies
You bring:
MSc degree in chemistry or chemical engineering
- 10 years of relevant experience in progressive senior roles in Operations with high exposure on safety and proven skills on people management
Teamplayer and results driven, dynamic and proactive personality with high ethical standards
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, demonstrated ability to influence and motivate multiple stakeholders and collaborators at all levels of the organization
Extensive knowledge of production excellence and project management
Experience on Factory of the future with Six sigma/ lean manufacturing/ continuous improvement techniques a plus
Fluent in French & English
We bring:
A motivating work environment with qualified and passionate employees in a competitive and inspiring industry
The most complex ingredient development and chemical production site of the DSM-Firmenich Group with a wide variety of processes and a strong innovation activity
Opportunity to work for a company that cares about people & environment and sets and achieves ambitious sustainability objectives with opportunities to take larger responsibilities
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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