Technical Director, Industrialization
St. Louis, MO, US
On-Site
M16
The Technical Director, Industrialization ensures the safety, quality and optimal efficiency of all products and processes to be commercialized in St. Louis (Liquids and Vanilla Extracts) and Liquid Compounding at all relevant sites in North America.
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.
Your key responsibilities
- Ensure effective communication of Manufacturing instructions to all levels of production (Operator, Lead, Supervisory and Manager) at St. Louis, MO and Princeton, NJ
- Work on production floor with operators to ensure understanding of all tasks related to compounding and production of vanilla extracts and train operators to exceed proficiency levels
- Support and advise St. Louis Operations, Quality, SHE and engineering senior management to improve communication and reduce MQI and safety incidents at the site
- Learn the New Product Introduction processes related to MDM, Sample, Scale-up for Liquids and other processes as required
- Develop skills to place and/or transfer products between sites to ensure optimal efficiency and service levels at the NAM compounding sites
- Standardize best practices, optimize production processes across technologies, and become familiar with all aspects of Industrialization to backup or succeed Directors in NAM
We bring
- A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers, in a category of one
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
- A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
- Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
- A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
You bring
- Minimum 10 years of experience in Plant Management, Product development, Quality and / or R&D (preferably in multiple areas)
- Ability to interact with operators, leads, supervisory and senior management on the production floor is essential for success in the role
- Experience in leading special projects and initiatives in senior level functional areas (planning, safety, quality) as required
- Excellent communication skills to interact between Quality, Safety, Operations, Planning, NPI within the site and across the region
- Ability to collaborate with the NPI and Regional Directors for Industrialization
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical or Business
Our recruitment process
Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal.
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.
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.
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