Sr Supervisor Dayshift Leader

Job title – Sr Supervisor Dayshift Leader

Location – Dalry, United Kingdom (On site)

We’re looking for a driven and experienced:

Sr Supervisor Dayshift Leader

to join our team in Dalry, supporting our Vitamin B5 and Vitamin C production plants.

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 

Effective management of the shift team currently comprising of Working Supervisor, Control Room Operator, Field Technicians/Operators and Material Handlers including competence assessment, training needs analysis and development of all operations personnel within jurisdiction.
Management of the Vit C or Vit B5 manufacturing process and Operational Support (Utilities/WWTP) ensuring that key operating parameters are maintained within optimised limits.
Ensuring the manufacture of product in line with agreed article plans within agreed KPI’s for SHEQ, cost, yield & supply.
Adherence to strict safety and environmental standards.
Adopting the role of incident or site controller in the event of an incident.
Implementing SHE and HR policies, administrative and organizational duties.
Issuing of Risk Assessed Permit to Work and Hot Work permits to support business needs.

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

Minimum of 3 years’ relevant industrial supervisory experience, or a degree in chemistry or engineering with several years of supervisory experience.
Willingness to pursue further education depending on experience.
Inspirational leadership aligned with dsm-firmenich values.
Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.
Proven track record in problem solving and decision making.
Ability to work well under pressure and actively contribute to team results.

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.