Team Lead Pilot Plant Fermented Milk

3 weken geleden


Wageningen, Nederland DSM Voltijd

Job title  – Team Lead Pilot Plant Fermented Milk / Plant-based Solutions (68413)

Location  – Wageningen, Netherlands

Job model  – Onsite

As Team Lead Pilot Plant Fermented Milk / Plant-based Solutions, you are responsible to run the daily operations of the Fermented milk products Pilot Plant to support the Fermented Dairy & Plant-based business. You manage a team of pilot plant technicians, taking ownership to create an (high performing team) efficient, safe, healthy and engaging working environment for the team.

The Pilot Plant contributes to developing new products and applications and support sales and marketing effort i.e. yogurt, quark, cream cheese and plant based alternatives. The team is part of the global application team of fermented milk and plant-based solution and is based in the Business Unit Taste Texture & Health (Fresh Dairy organization).

After the dsm-firmenich merger this business unit is uniquely positioned to bring an unrivaled offering to the market and make you feel proud to be positively impacting consumers and addressing the world’s food system challenges. It is our ambition to provide unique solutions that will enable our customer to create more innovative food and beverage products that are delicious, nutritious, and sustainable. Enjoyment and nourishment for consumers and better health for people and planet are the result.

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.

Key Responsibilities

You are the people manager of a team of pilot plant technicians who you support in their day-to-day activities through coaching and personal development; Together with your team and in good alignment with your stakeholders, you secure the planning, execution, and delivery of high-quality experimental work, ensuring to keep internal customers updated about progress, critical findings and ensuring reliable and value-adding conclusions. Aligned with the business priorities and global application manager, you steer the resource planning for the team; Organization and management of the pilot plant are led by you with a focus to implement effective work processes and driving continuous improvement; In collaboration with your colleagues’ stakeholders and guided by market requirements, you propose and implement new pilot plant equipment, processes and techniques as required to maintain a state-of the art pilot plant to support our business; You participate in cross-functional projects; You ensure that work processes and activities are in line with high safe and quality standards, and FSSC 22000 standard developing a culture where safety and health are first and foremost. 

We bring  

Sustainability Commitment:  Be part of an organization where sustainability isn't just a headline but is embedded in our strategy and processes, enabling you to make a meaningful impact on the world; Empowered Flexibility:  Enjoy a flexible work environment that empowers you to take ownership of your work, driving accountability and fostering a healthy work-life balance; Inspiring Innovation:  Join a company with a rich history of groundbreaking scientific innovation and a future brimming with opportunities to collaboratively create with our customers; Nurturing Growth:  Cultivate your potential in an environment that encourages and supports curiosity, fostering an open mindset for continuous personal and professional development; Well-Being Priority:  Experience a culture that places safety and well-being at its core, caring for both your physical and mental health; Inclusive Community:  Join barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected, regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity. Embrace the strength of diversity. Reward:  Based on your experience we will offer you a base salary of € 66,505 to € 95,007 per year (including holiday allowance and 13th month) and extra benefits, such as 25 holiday days, a bonus, the option to buy more holiday days with a 6% my choice budget and much more.

You Bring   

A BSc in Food Science or process technology with minimal 7 years relevant experience in a food or food ingredient company; Experience in managing an operational team in a pilot plant or dairy factory where you demonstrated to care for and to empower people and you nurtured collaboration in and between individuals and teams; Advanced knowledge of the yogurt production process; Operational leadership to engage and support business priorities and translate into pilot plant needs and capabilities to maintain a state-of-the-art application facility; Experience with working in a food safe environment (preferably FSSC) and working with high level of safety and quality standards; Pro-active team lead with hands on mentality; Fluent English language proficiency, both written and spoken.

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 Martin Zwart, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner (). 

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.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process.



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