Site Manager Test Center

Site Manager Test Center

As the Site Manager, you are responsible for the manufacturing and processing at the Test Center site. You will have 5 direct reports (amongst others your Management Team members) and 20 indirect reports. Test Center accommodates a very diverse workforce, amongst others because of the social positions working on site.

Your responsibilities will include aligning operations with business strategies, executing sales & marketing plans, and taking care of employees. You are responsible for meeting forecasted production volumes, efficiency, cost targets, and capital expenditure plans. As the Site Manager, you will develop your (diverse) team and manage their performance.

The Test Center is a great site to develop your leadership skills while meeting challenging production and quality-related KPIs while additionally focusing on sustainability and carbon footprint.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement & manage a cost-effective & efficient site organization, standard working processes & systems to enable optimal business performance. Formulate, approve, and manage the yearly P&L budget for the site. Manage CAPEX projects and life-time extension on site. The coming years will bring fascinating projects focused on making the plant more sustainable.
• Define & implement the site manufacturing plan to ensure production & delivery of products in line with agreed planning and specifications. Monitor the execution of the site manufacturing plan & take corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage plant operations (including SHE, quality, maintenance, production, logistics and continuous improvement) in line with the plant manufacturing plan and in line with all dsm-firmenich manufacturing and safety requirements and practices. Ensure legal compliance.
• Ensure quality is at the core of everything we do, guaranteeing our products meet the highest standards for safety, efficacy, and consumer satisfaction.
• Manage, coach & motivate site employees, ensuring they perform and develop in a manner consistent with company expectations.
• Lead the implementation of a Continuous Improvement culture, including modeling and stimulating this behavior on the shop floor.
• The Site Manager has a direct link to the DSM Biotech Campus and represents Test Center in the Site Advisory Board.

We Bring

• Make a Difference: Join dsm-firmenich and contribute to improving people’s lives and addressing the challenges of today’s world.
• Engaging Work Environment: Experience challenging roles that inspire you to reach your full potential.
• Career Advancement: Benefit from various career opportunities designed to support your professional growth.
• Personal Development: Work in an inspiring environment that fosters personal development and enhances your skills.
• Employee Engagement: Be part of a company that values the ongoing development and engagement of its employees.

You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in business management or engineering.
• Experience managing others directly.
• Ability to develop local business plans, measures, and objectives based on overall corporate goals and directives and being able to translate these to the workfloor.
• Entrepreneurial skills in customer focus, innovation, and achieving business results.
• Background in continuous improvement techniques (Lean, Six Sigma), demonstrated through model behavior in implementation and daily follow-up.
• In this role, strong interpersonal skills are essential as building connections with others is a key part of the job.
• Fluency in English and Dutch or a strong willingness to learn Dutch in a short time.

The Application Process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Martin Zwart, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at martin.zwart@dsm-firmenich.com.

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drive 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.

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.