Job title – Sr. Manager Test Center (71625)
Location – Delft, Netherlands
Job model – Hybrid


As the Site Manager, you will lead all local operational aspects of manufacturing and processing at the Test Center site (20 employees), with full support of your management team. Your responsibilities will include aligning operations with business strategies and sales & marketing plans. You collaborate with support functions to deploy the appropriate resources (capacity, technology, knowledge) to meet agreed needs.


Your role encompasses managing, directing, and executing our environmental, health and safety programs, (ISO) quality programs and facilities. You are responsible to meet forecasted production volume, efficiency, cost targets and capital expenditure plans. As the site leader, you will develop your (diverse) team and manage their performance.


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

• 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.
• 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 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.
• In the Netherlands, based on your experience we will offer you a base salary of € 87,893 to € 125,562 per year (based on fulltime, including holiday allowance and 13th month) and extra benefits (25 holiday days, 6% My Choice Budget, bonus, etc).

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.

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 Julita Straszak, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (julita.straszak@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.
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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.


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