Sr Director, Regional Manufacturing. Cluster, LAM, PE

As Senior Director Regional Manufacturing Cluster Head, you will lead and transform our manufacturing operations across your region, driving excellence in Safety, Quality, Compliance, Cost, and Delivery. This senior leadership role offers the unique opportunity to shape manufacturing strategy, build high-performing teams, and deliver business results that impact our global operations. You will personally own 3 sites major site management - Cotia - Brazil, Bogotá - Colombia and Argentina.
At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead regional manufacturing delivery on Safety, Quality, Compliance, Volume, Cost, and organizational development across multiple sites.
• Drive unit cost optimization through ONE TDC program, LEAN capabilities, and continuous improvement initiatives to deliver Gross Margin growth.
• Build and develop robust manufacturing systems, digital visualization, automation capabilities, and benchmark processes.
• Develop and manage the regional manufacturing talent pool, succession pipeline, and organizational transformation aligned with company values.
• Oversee CAPEX project development and implementation, master planning, and alliance site management.
• Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, and Technical teams to deliver symmetric performance across the Business Unit.

We bring:

• A senior leadership role with direct impact on global manufacturing strategy and regional business results.
• The opportunity to lead organizational transformation and build high-performing manufacturing teams.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally.
• The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is core to our strategy and purpose.
• Empowerment to drive innovation in manufacturing systems, digital capabilities, and process optimization.
• Competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and an outstanding benefits program.

You bring:

• Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Automation/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Consolidated years of supply chain & manufacturing management and project management experience in chemical production environments.
• Proven organizational management experience with strong people skills; experience in Flavor & Fragrance, Food, or Pharmaceutical industries preferred.
• Strong expertise in LEAN, TPM, GMP, Safety Management, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills and change management capabilities;
• Fluente Portuguese and English is a must.
• Proven ability to influence executive leadership, negotiate resources, and lead through ambiguity with proactive risk management.

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.