Senior Manager - CMO / Contract Manufacturing and Partnerships

Location: Poland, remote

Are you an experienced professional with a broad expertise in manufacturing and contract management?

Be a key player in our Strategic Manufacturing Partnerships Team, driving excellence in third-party manufacturing at our Human Nutrition and Care Business.

In this position, you will have the chance to develop a third-party manufacturing network and the related management processes, ensuring "fit for purpose" solutions for any business or innovation requirement.

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

Participate to the selection of Contract Manufacturers (CM)/Tollers according aligned selection criteria such that required capacity and flexibility is available to meet demand
Responsible for coordination of starting up and phasing out Contract Manufacturer/Toller or a product at CM/Toller.
Assure implementation of new products and processes at our CM/Tollers.
Maintain an overview of the products manufactured by 3PM
Be the contact person for our CM/Tollers for projects or any other operational or technological topics (and coordinate with dsm-firmenich experts)
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to solve any operational challenge or contractual issue
Assure definition, monitoring and committing to targets on budget, costs, yield and quality.
Assure the reporting and yearly evaluation of performance against these targets, analyzing deviations and taking corrective and preventive measures.
Optimizes the chain by allocation of activities to who is best capable of performing these, such that each party is taking its responsibility and cost reductions can be achieved.
Responsible of tolling audits, review and share the audit report and follow up on the agreed action plan
Maintain network (and related technical knowledge) of 3PM to optimize cost of 3PM portfolio and anticipate innovation and business need

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 culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome;
Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity;
A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things;
An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring

Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations, product management, operational contract management or a similar role in the food, pharma, or allied industries
Knowledge of relevant food or pharma process and technology
Influencing and negotiation skills
Fluent in English, any other language is a plus
Experience to lead diverse and cross-functional teams, internally and externally

Important note

The HNC business unit covers a diverse customer base with varying levels of customer expectations and requirements (Biomedical, Pharma, Dietary Supplements) covered by various regulatory standards. The position holder, while not necessary to be a subject matter expert in every area, needs to have a high degree of learning agility and technical content.

Recruiting Process:

Are you interested in joining our team? Please apply online only via our careers portal and send in your resume in English.

Recruiter: Claudia Huber-Newman

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.

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.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

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