Plant Maintenance, Digital Functional Lead

Plant Maintenance, Digital Functional Lead

Location: Maastricht, Netherlands/ Barcelona, Spain

Hybrid

At dsm-firmenich, we want a highly skilled and experienced Plant Maintenance, Digital Functional Lead to join our team.

You will be responsible for alignment on Business requirements and ensuring the smooth functioning of our Plant Maintenance digital systems by providing technical support, analysing data, and leading delivery on various digital solutions to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

**DEI Statement**

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**:
As our Plant Maintenance, Digital Functional Lead, your key responsibilities will include:

- Being an expert for all kind of Maintenance related functional aspects, organization, process, and digital solutions (including User Interface).
- Refining and discussing the business demand with digital experts, SMEs from the business and the Product Owner.
- Defining user requirements and translate them to functional requirements, and technical impact, steering and guiding the cross functional teams regarding development and implementation of digital solutions to improve Plant Maintenance and MRO (spare parts) processes and all related solution areas like: SAP PM/MRO, ABAP, Mendix, API/webMethods, Authorizations, MD, Integrations (PtP, FICO) etc.
- Determine high vs medium and low change track and ensure early involvement of solution architect and needed expertise roles (GxP, security etc.) in case of high impact changes.
- Providing strategy and guidance to Digital Plant Maintenance teams to ensure systems are operating effectively.
- Develop and maintain documentation for Plant Maintenance processes and digital systems.

**We bring**:

- A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
- A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture at prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
- Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected - regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.

**You bring**:

- Degree in engineering or a related field.
- 15+ years of working experience in Plant Maintenance, ideally the digital side as well as understanding of the shopfloor.
- Deep knowledge and experience of Plant Maintenance digital systems and processes: CMMS and EAM, specifically SAP PM, MRO (spare parts), and good understanding of integration with external software e.g. Mendix platform, WebMethods, ODL, Unite-X etc.
- Good knowledge of S4-HANA (Plant Maintenance module and its integration with other modules).
- Understanding of MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management), MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and complex Project Management.
- Experience in managing a team of technical & functional professionals, consultants and vendors as well as managing RFIs / RFPs.
- Experience of working in Agile environments and leading scrum teams.
- Excellent communication skills in English (additionally Spanish and/or Chinese would be an advantage), interpersonal skills, proactive and consulting mindset as well as transparency.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility regarding mobility and traveling.

**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: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our 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.

**About dsm-firmenich**

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavo