Director/Associate Director Plant - Somerset, NJ

dsm-firmenich • Hillsborough Township, NJ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking to build our enthusiastic, passionate and committed team in Somerset! We’re searching for Director/Associate Director Plant. Here’s an opportunity to bring your passion for fragrance and lead a plant. You’ll oversee daily operations at one of our fragrance manufacturing facilities, ensuring safety, production efficiency, quality and compliance with regulatory standards. This role is designed for an inspirational, strategic leader with a strong background in manufacturing (fragrance or fine chemicals) and team leadership. Sound intriguing? Read on.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years in chemical manufacturing operations required
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role as a Site Manager/Director or Plant Manager/Director required
• Inspirational leadership and an ability to share and drive vision
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Bachelor’s degree required, with preference for a technical degree

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the fragrance, cosmetics, or chemical industry is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage plant operations including health and safety, quality, production, projects and maintenance, continuous improvement and warehousing activities.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of products. Monitor and optimize production schedules and inventory levels. Support new product introductions and process improvements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of managers, supervisors, team leaders and operators.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. Promote a safe work environment and lead safety initiatives to ensure a high awareness of health and safety culture.
• Develop and manage plant budgets, including labor, materials, and capital expenditures.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Supply Chain, Customer Experience and Sales teams to align production with business goals.

Benefits

• comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees