Operations Expert

Firmenich SA; Dalry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company seeks an Expert in Vitamin B Technical in Dalry, UK. This full-time on-site role involves providing support to production teams and coaching on complex processes. Ideal candidates will possess a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification in process operations. The role offers a positive workplace, opportunities for skills development, and a collaborative team environment focused on achieving excellence in production.

Benefits

Positive work atmosphere

Professional development opportunities

A skilled and successful team

Qualifications

• Minimum of City & Guilds in process operations Level 3 or relevant subject or equivalent.
• Demonstrated people management skills.
• Ability to effectively lead teams and communicate well.
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide fault-finding support to production teams.
• Support planners in preparing work packages.
• Train production teams on complex equipment.
• Assist with risk assessments and permits to work.

Skills

People management skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

City & Guilds in process operations Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job title – Expert Vit B Technical

Location – Dalry, United Kingdom (On site)

We have a permanent vacancy within the Vitamin B department working on dayshift.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting 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

• Provides additional fault-finding support and direction to the production teams.
• Provides specialist support on complex equipment and/or systems.
• Provides support to planners in preparation of work packages.
• Coaching and training production teams on chemical processes and complex pieces of equipment.
• Sets maintenance priorities in liaison with production and maintenance team personnel
• Contributes to RCA / FMEAs.
• Reviews, approvals and assistance with issue of risk assessed permits to work
• Prepares isolation sheets, washout protocols and plans for plant outages
• Carries out reviews and updates risk assessments
• Assists with training, mentoring and assessing process apprentices.

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

• The successful candidates should have a minimum of City & Guilds in process operations Level 3 or relevant subject or equivalent in a relevant subject or be willing to work towards these qualifications.
• Candidates must have demonstrated people management skills and previous supervisory experience would be an advantage.
• They must also be able to show effective leadership, good communication and the ability to affect change.
• Other essential behaviors are being flexible, team player, good communication, problem solving and organizational skills.

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 online 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.