Job Title: Associate Director, Industrialization & Sampling
Location: Cotia, Brazil
Job type: Hybrid
Level: CL-M16


This profissional will be responsable for manage and guarantee the necessary resources to succesfully commercialize and continuously improve products and technologies from Creation to sample and full-scale manufacturing that are safe, of reproducible quality and economically efficient.


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 responsabilities

• Manage the activities and ensure the necessary resources for the process of introducing new products in Latin America, in a safe, efficient, high quality and in a timely manner;
• Provide technical support during implementations in the adoption of new flavors, scale-ups and transfers of products to the Manufacturing area through optimization, troubleshooting and management of production processes;
• Management and control of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for the site, with full responsibility for meeting the short and medium term objectives established globally or regionally;
• Manage the execution of product transfers, product reformulations, and product archiving to the sites;
• Identify process and equipment improvements in Sampling, pilot plant and large scale and support Engineering / Operations in implementation;
• Manage the sampling end-to-end process focusing on cycle time improvement aiming to elevate the standards and controls in the region.

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;
• 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.

You bring

• Bachelor in Chemical Engineering, Chemical, Food Engineering or related;
• Postgraduate Degree in related areas;
• Fluent English and Spanish;
• Experience in industrialization activities, introduction of new products, and processes in the manufacturing environment;
• Availability to travel;
• Influencing Collaboratively; Leading & Developing Teams, Shaping Strategy; Leading Innovation.

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.
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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.