Job Description

Job title

- Manager, CI

Location

- Midrand, South Africa

Job model

- Onsite



We are currently looking for a:



Manager, CI



Pioneer process innovation as a Manager CI, transforming our global fragrance and flavor business. Lead a team, employing advanced methodologies and innovative thinking. Collaborate with stakeholders, fostering continuous improvement. Facilitate workshops for impactful solutions. Leverage Six Sigma, Lean, and value stream mapping expertise to enhance efficiency. Utilize strong project management and communication skills to oversee change, manage risks, and ensure successful project delivery. Make a lasting global impact.



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

Identify and execute service improvement activities across the organization using process improvement methodologies and innovative thinking. Collaborate with key business stakeholders and 'LEAN champions' across jurisdictions to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement. Lead and facilitate LEAN/process improvement workshops to generate ideas and solutions. Drive the identification and elimination of unnecessary complexity in business processes, enhancing overall efficiency. Monitor and analyze process trends and variations to establish a robust continuous improvement tracking system. Support the development and execution of a 'best-in-class' continuous improvement strategy. Oversee change initiatives from ideation to project completion, ensuring alignment with internal governance and controls. 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. Actively manage project risks, anticipating potential issues and proactively offering solutions. Ensure business impact and project objectives are consistently identified, reported, and managed. Set up and execute projects across jurisdictions, conducting post-implementation reviews for continuous improvement.

We bring

A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome. A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset. Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected - regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity. An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future. The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.

You Bring

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent. An MBA or Master's degree is preferred. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and LEAN certification. Minimum of 5-7 years of proven experience in continuous improvement roles, including project management and business analysis in supply chain. Strong understanding of continuous improvement concepts, including Six Sigma, Lean, value stream mapping, and Total Productive Maintenance. Demonstrated project management skills. Exceptional teamwork and collaboration capabilities. Strategic agility and leadership skills. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Experience in people development and coaching. Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

The application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal. If you have any questions, please contact Frank van Baarle, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (frank.van-baarle@dsm-firmenich.com).

Equal Opportunities Commitment

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, there's a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.


dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich 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 EUR12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life(TM) every day, everywhere, for billions of people.


www.dsm-firmenich.com

Agency Statement

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