Production Manager
Location: Germantown, WI
Place of Work: On-site
You will be accountable for overseeing the wet and dry production areas at our First Choice Ingredients sites in Germantown and Menomonee Falls, WI. These sites are core to out Taste strategy. The position reports to Site Director.
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

• Lead a team of 6 direct reports, who have responsibility for the safe operations and production scheduling of a building
• Ensure that safety, quality and environmental standards are maintained in each unit and provide leadership to maintain a strong safety culture
• Set targets for department, putting meaningful KPIs for production in place and ensure adequate management reporting of the department performance, ensuring department goals and objectives are met by managing resources and priorities
• Coordinate and adjust the production plans for all products

We bring

• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected - regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset

You bring

• Minimum 7 years of experience in a manufacturing role required; experience in a GMP/food ingredients manufacturing a plus
• 3 years of experience directly managing others required
• Building and maintaining a "safety first" culture
• Ability to generate and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives
• Good leadership, results orientation, time management and problem solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

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.
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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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