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Senior Production Supervisor– 1st Shift

Princeton, NJ

Step into a leadership role where safety, quality, and operational excellence are at the heart of everything you do. As a key driver of SHE and Quality standards, you’ll lead daily routines that enhance performance, service, and team engagement. You’ll supervise and develop operators and team leaders, setting clear goals and inspiring results. With a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll help optimize end-to-end processes and shape the site’s strategic direction through master planning. If you're passionate about driving efficiency and building high-performing teams, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Your key responsibilities

+ Lead the implementation and execution of the SHE & Quality policy, standards, and culture to ensure the highest level of performance.

+ Ensure daily, weekly & monthly routines in place to drive safety, quality, operations, performance, and service improvement.

+ Be accountable and supervise operators by setting clear target and motivating them to achieve goals and targets.

+ Supervise and develop team leader and operators.

+ Identify and drive the changes to improve production efficiency through continuous improvement initiatives. Improve End to End processes to maximize plant efficiency, and better serve our customers.

+ Participate to the definition of the site master plan to align site capabilities with strategic objectives.

We bring

+ 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

+ Associate or bachelor’s degree in science or engineering discipline or equivalent training and experience required.

+ field preferred.

+ At least 5-years’ experience in a food-manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemical or related manufacturing environment.

+ Demonstrated Leadership, good communication skills as well as a continuous improvement mindset.

+ Excellent knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, and SAP.

+ Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with various departments. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations & act courteous/respectful of others.

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $100,000 to $120,000.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

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.