Manager GOE process safety
Job title - Manager GOE process safety EMEA (74234)
Location – several locations possible for this position including, but not limited to Maastricht, Netherlands and Geneva or Kaiseraugst, Switzerland.
We are looking for a highly driven and motivated:
Manager GOE process safety
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.
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.
dsm-firmenich is organized across multiple business units (P&B, TTH, HNC), with SHE and Security competences centralized under Group Operational Excellence (GOE). The regional SHE & Security department supports all business functions in the region, ensuring that occupational safety, process safety, occupational health and environment are integrated into the strategic and operational activities.
The Regional Process safety manager will be instrumental in maintaining dsm-firmenich's competitive edge while safeguarding people and asset and ensuring compliance.
This position requires 30-40% traveling in EMEA region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide process safety leadership and knowledge proximity within the cultural context of the region.
- Drive, execute and coordinate the implementation of the process safety group strategy in collaboration with the sites, the Regional SHE lead and the Business Unit SHE Leads.
- Co-own the roadmap of the functional development of the process safety capabilities in the region and at site level.
- Drive cross site learning and SHE improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate process safety incident management and investigation,
- Share and communicate incident lessons in order to maximize learning and prevent recurrence.
We bring:
- Being part of an interdisciplinary SHE teams of industry-leading researchers and manufacturers.
- A diversity of exciting projects related to foods and fragranced products.
- The opportunity to work for a highly social company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.
- Career development opportunities with great possibilities to learn and grow.
- To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.
You Bring:
- University degree (MSc) in process safety OR University degree (MSc) in a technical filed: e.g.: physics, mechanical or chemical engineering fields.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in process safety, preferably in chemical or pharmaceutical industries.
- Recognized international expertise in Explosion risk assessment (inc. ATEX) and HAZOP.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities to implement and ensure compliance with standards.
- In-depth understanding of process safety requirements and best practices. Knowledge must be maintained up to date over time.
- Excellent ability to adapt communication styles to varying site capabilities, driving effective engagement and improvement.
- Strong coaching and mentoring skills, empowering local teams through targeted training.
- Skilled at fostering regional and global collaboration, driving culture change, and embedding proactive risk management.
- Fluent in English, French is an asset.
The application process:
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume (English or French) via our career portal.
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. 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, 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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