Senior Director Premix Operations GC, HNC

Job Title: Senior Director Premix Operations GC, HNC

City, Country: Shanghai, China

The Business Unit HNH is organized in 5 regions and multiple segments. Premix Operations is organized in the same 5 regions and serves both HNH as well as the TTH Business Unit. The Operations Director has a reporting line to the Global VP Premix Operations.

The Greater China region has its premix production location in Xinghuo, Shanghai. The major segments served are Early Life Nutrition, Dietary Supplements, Medical Nutrion and Food and Beverages. A large part of the sales is with large national and international customers, many of whom are world leaders in their field. Besides Premix, the regional responsibility covers MRS Operations and the 3rd party manufacturing management to produce Market Ready Solutions, such as for the dietary supplements end-market.

The Director of Operations must be able to communicate and translate business strategy into operational objectives and enablers. Regular communication with finance, commercial management, technical marketing, human resources, sales/account management, IT and customers is critical for gauging progress against goals and expectations both internally and externally.

Your key responsibilities

Lead the regional Premix Operations organization, including the Xinghuo production location and regional staff.
Responsible for Premix production, quality, supply chain and projects. Steers and sets priorities and standards towards Purchasing for third party raw material supply and Formulation.
Responsible for 3rd Party Manufacturing (Tolling/CMO) management for MRS products.
Implement and maintain a strong SHE & Security management system, based on company values and applicable legislation, develop safety culture, the necessary competences and provide resources where needed.
Establish a quality assurance and quality control process to ensure products, including MRS, meet customer expectations and/or agreements, standards of certifying bodies and install an improve loop to learn from deviations and reduce the cost of
(non-)quality.
Build an engaged and inclusive organization, covering the necessary operations competences and a culture of continuous improvement.
Being member of the Premix Operations Leadership Team as well as the HNNH/TTH GC Leadership Team.
Develop and implement regional Premix & MRS Operations strategies as well as an Asset & Maintenance strategy, to enable business growth, stay competitive and ensure long-term efficient operations. This includes taking on the role of Project Director for the future Regional Asset Strategy.
Define an annual Operations plan along with the annual production budget, reflecting the supply plan, KPI’s and improvement initiatives. Establish a performance management system to regularly evaluate progress and address deviations.
Manage the Capex budget assigned to the region to maintain and improve assets and implement the regional premix strategy, in a transparent and cost-effective way.
Build a culture and skills in continuous improvement, establish a process of prioritization of opportunities and tracking of results.

We offer

Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

Bachelor or Master level, technical or engineering degree with a minimum of 15 years’ experience in Operations or Supply Chain.
A minimum of ten to fifteen years of plant and/or supply chain management experience in life-science industry.
Experience in feed/food, beverage or pharma industry, working with related industry quality systems.
Experience in implementing strategies and managing complex change and investment projects.
Leadership capability to lead a large organization, with strong people and coaching skills.
In-depth knowledge of business and planning cycle including sales and order-to-cash processes.
Strategic thinking both in business and operational processes.
Strong problem-solving capabilities and understanding of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Pragmatic, with good self-organizational skills, cross-cultural sensitivity and customer focus.

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.

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 help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.