Job Description

As a Continuous Improvement Specialist you will pioneer process standardisation and improvement, transforming our flavor business. You will be part of a team, collaborate with stakeholders, and foster continuous improvement and implement Lean methodologies. Leverage Six Sigma, Lean, and value stream mapping expertise to enhance efficiency.

Your key responsibilities:

Collaborate with key business stakeholders and 'LEAN champions' across departments to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Lead and facilitate LEAN/process improvement workshops to generate ideas and solutions. Eliminate waste Monitor and analyze process trends and variations to establish a robust continuous improvement tracking system. Gather requirements and drive process changes through various methods, including interviews, document analysis, workshops, and surveys. Work with team members and business service departments to create new support materials like training, reporting, and systems enhancements.

We offer:

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.

You bring:

A strong sense of accountability - you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters A collaborative spirit - you're at your best when working across teams, functions and countries.

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.

Interested in this position? Please send your CV in English via our recruiting link.

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.