Director Continuous Improvement Culture & Capability

Director Continuous Improvement / IMPACT Culture \u0026 Capability \nLocation: Barcelona, Spain or Maastricht, Netherlands\n\nThe Director Culture \u0026 Capability is responsible for sustainably scaling the effective deployment of dsm firmenich\u2019s global continuous improvement system, IMPACT, by engaging operations leadership, creating and embedding the IMPACT Culture approach, and steering the continuous evolution of the IMPACT system within Manufacturing Excellence. Acting as the deputy to the global IMPACT Lead, this role is responsible for managing an effective system enabling the IMPACT scaling across 100+ manufacturing sites worldwide, boosting value creation (e.g. EBITDA savings). This is a hands-on, coaching-focused role requiring deep operational experience, leadership credibility, and a strong ability to engage to drive IMPACT Culture adoption.\n\nYour key responsibilities\n\n \n\u2022 Leading the dsm-f Continuous Improvement (IMPACT) Narrative \n\u2022 Supporting Senior Leadership Engagement to embed CI Culture at all levels \n\u2022 Coaching of IMPACT Team and BU Leadership to drive IMPACT Culture adoption \n\u2022 Developing \u0026 Evolving the IMPACT System (Culture \u0026 Processes) \n\u2022 Delivering and Scaling of IMPACT Value Creation \n\u2022 Driving Cross-Functional Alignment \u0026 External Benchmarking \n\u2022 Coordinating Digital Integration of Performance Tools\n\nWe bring\n\n \n\u2022 Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress. \n\u2022 Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions. \n\u2022 Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards. \n\u2022 Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments. \n\u2022 Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions. \n\u2022 Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.\n\nYou bring\n\n \n\u2022 10\u201315 years of experience in operations leadership, managing sites or regional teams (50+ employees). \n\u2022 Master\u2019s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field. \n\u2022 Strong background in continuous improvement, Lean, and relevant certifications (Green Belt or higher preferred). \n\u2022 Proven coaching and change management skills to influence senior leaders and drive cultural transformation. \n\u2022 Hands-on manufacturing knowledge, ideally in general manufacturing, food, or perfumery sectors. \n\u2022 Experience operating in a global, matrix organization with excellent English communication skills.\n\n \nAbout dsm-firmenich\n\nAt dsm-firmenich, we don\u2019t just meet expectations \u2013 we go beyond them. \nJoin our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. \nFrom elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions \u2013 every single day. Whether it\u2019s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that\u2019s 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. \n \nAnd while you\u2019re making a difference, we\u2019ll make sure you\u2019re 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\u2019re essential to our future. \nBecause real progress only happens when we go beyond, together. \n \n \nInclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement\n\n \n \nAt 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 \u2013 and that\u2019s exactly the kind of culture we\u2019re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. \n \nWe\u2019re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we\u2019re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we\u2019re committed to reflecting the world we serve. \n \nWe welcome candidates from all backgrounds \u2014 no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you. \n \nAnd if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we\u2019re here to help \u2013 just let us know what you need, and we\u2019ll do everything we can to make it work. \n \n \nAgency statement \n\n \n \nWe\u2019re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you\u2019re applying as an individual, we\u2019d love to hear from you. We\u2019re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.\n