Associate Manager Production, PE (India)

Job Title – Associate Manager Production, PE

City, Country – Daman, India

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.

Your key responsibilities:

Leadership

• Lead and direct all plant operations including production, maintenance, quality, logistics, and safety.
• Lead, motivate and develop the plant team
• Identify, train and develop key talents
• Nurture division culture, foster necessary changes and act as role model
• Develops budgets and approves expenditures for supplies, materials, and human resources, ensuring that materials, labor and equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.

Strategic

• Participate to the definition of the site master plan to align site capabilities with strategic objectives.
• Identify all opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, increase automation rate and/or productivity. 
• Participate to production transfers between sites in order to reduce overall manufacturing costs
• Liaise with peers from other sites and Global Manufacturing excellence head to ensure sharing of best practices
• Lead the Site Continuous Improvement projects across manufacturing facilities; identify improvement projects and lead the chartered multi-discipline teams.

Operational

• Develop and execute operational plans to meet production targets and delivery schedules.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions when targets are not met.
• Work with Planning & Customer Support Team to produce Right product at Right time & with Right Quality.
•  Always keep an eye to increase efficiency & effectiveness of plant processes and system.
• Prepares and maintains plant reports and personnel records
• Reviews processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints
• Hires, trains, evaluates, and discharges staff, and resolves personnel grievances
• Develops and implements production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, and other operational reports, to detect production problems
• Reviews plans and work with Technical staff to develop new processes.
• Ensure effective implementation of global policies and processes affecting his department

We bring.

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

 

You bring. 

• 10-15 years of experience in similar industry.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar position.
• Qualification of B.E. Chemical Engineering
• Knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of Food Safety, GMP, Lean/Six Sigma and continuous Improvement

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 if there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, and diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.  

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, 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.

 

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. 
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. 

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting on the world we serve.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accept agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.

We already know a thing or two about progress The countdown is on to tackle the world’s biggest problems and meet consumers’ ever-evolving needs. As the leading co-creation and innovation partner in nutrition, health, and beauty, we love a challenge. We work at the crossroads of what’s essential for life, desirable for society, and sustainable for our planet – always driven by our purpose of bringing progress to life. Discover our purpose