Associate Director Loss Prevention

Shape the Future of Risk Resilience at dsm-firmenich

Are you a seasoned expert in fire safety and risk engineering with a passion for global operations? Join dsm-firmenich as Associate Director Loss Prevention and play a pivotal role in protecting our global manufacturing footprint. This is your chance to shape the future of risk resilience while working alongside senior leaders and global experts.

Your key responsibilities

• Plan and lead global insurance audits and climate risk assessments across all dsm-firmenich sites
• Create loss prevention awareness to site and business leaders
• Identify and quantify risks related to material damage and business interruption for audits and project plan review
• Direct and collaborate with external risk engineering consultants
• Provide expert advice on fire, explosion, and operational risk mitigation to operational leadership and internal insurance experts
• Support merger and acquisition (M&A) due diligence and ensure alignment with company standards
• Represent dsm-firmenich to the commercial insurance market with credibility and technical authority

We offer

• A unique opportunity to shape global risk management in a science-driven company
• A critical role with direct impact on operational continuity and financial resilience
• A collaborative, international environment with top-tier experts and leaders
• The chance to travel globally and engage with diverse manufacturing operations
• A structured handover and an extensive onboarding period with the current role holder
• Based on your experience we will offer you a base salary of €115,000 to €150,000 per year (including holiday allowance and 13th month) and extra benefits, such as 25 holiday days, a bonus, the option to buy more holiday days with a 6% my choice budget and much more

You bring

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in chemical/process engineering or risk engineering
• 15–20 years of broad experience in process industry operations and related disciplines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• A passion for travel and working across cultures and disciplines
• Experience in insurance-related risk and fire safety engineering (preferred)
• A proactive, analytical mindset with a drive for continuous improvement

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.