Job title – Continuous Improvement Engineer (70364)
Location – Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
Job model – Hybrid


Are you passionate about driving efficiency and excellence in manufacturing? Do you have a keen eye for identifying improvement opportunities and implementing effective solutions? If so, we invite you to become part of our dynamic Improve Plant team as a Continuous Improvement Engineer at our state-of-the-art dairy cultures production plant in Leeuwarden.


Why Join Us? At our cutting-edge facility, you will have the opportunity to work in a modern plant equipped with the latest technologies in the dairy industry. In this impactful role, you will play a key part in enhancing plant performance and achieving operational excellence. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, engaging with a diverse team of professionals and using your expertise to drive continuous improvement.


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.


Key Responsibilities

• Analyze & Monitor Performance: Evaluate plant performance across technical, logistic, economic, quality, safety, and environmental dimensions.
• Identify Improvement Opportunities: Gather and investigate potential areas for improvement, setting high standards for project leaders.
• Prioritize Projects: Use ranking criteria to assess and prioritize improvement opportunities, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
• Implement Solutions: Propose and execute improvement actions using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to enhance process efficiency, yield, quality, and consistency.
• Facilitate Interactions: Foster effective communication between different disciplines to optimize plant operations.
• Provide Expert Insights: Offer technological, technical, and production expertise to support plant management decisions and operational planning.

We bring

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Attractive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading global company.
• Innovative Culture: A supportive and inclusive workplace that values creativity and innovation.
• Based on your experience we will offer you a base salary of € 57,829 to € 82,613 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 6,11% my choice budget and much more.

You Bring

• Educational Background: BSc/MSc in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, or comparable fields. Green Belt Lean/Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, RCA/FMEA methodologies, and SHE/Risk assessment.
• Skills & Competencies:

• Strong customer orientation and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and organizing skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and teamwork orientation.
• Advisory skills with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

• Experience: 3-5 years of manufacturing experience in a plant environment, with proficiency in digital tools, statistical techniques, and evaluation methods.

The application process
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Martin Zwart, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner (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 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.
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.


www.dsm-firmenich.com


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