Operations Expert

Job title: Operations Expert

Location: Dalry, UK

We have 1 permanent vacancy within the Vitamin C Department working dayshift.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting 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:

Preparing process descriptions, checklists and SOP’s.
Support development of new URFS and interrogating existing software for process investigations and optimisation
Fulfilling the relevant Permit Cliq signature authority role and conducting LEO assessments to assess critical process isolations.
Preparing training and assessment documentation and conducting training with operations team.
Assisting the shift manager in assessing the competency of the field operators.
Preparing safety specific documentation (e.g., JSA, Task Risk Reviews, COSHH and manual handling assessments, risk assessments etc).
Attain a working understanding of the MOC process and assisting the shift manager in ensuring that changes to the plant or process are clearly communicated to CRO’s and field operators.
Maintaining the document database (SOP’s, PID’s, checklists etc).
Providing troubleshooting assistance to the operations team.
Assisting with start-up and shutdown preparations.

We offer:

A workplace with a strong focus on the work environment and a positive atmosphere.
A motivating and professional work setting within a highly skilled and successful team.
A position offering the opportunity to develop your skills and quickly expand your area of responsibility, based on demonstrated performance.
Many opportunities for learning and development, both in technical and personal areas.
A full-time position with a salary aligned with your qualifications.

You Bring:

Successful candidates will have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant industrial experience.
An HND or equivalent in a relevant subject would be desirable for this position.
Dependent upon experience candidates may be required to demonstrate a willingness to work towards Further Education.
A proven track record in problem solving and troubleshooting is necessary.
Candidates must also demonstrate leadership, teamwork, good communication skills, planning and organizing.

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 the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to

Agency Statement

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.