Application Sample Production Manager

Job title - Application Sample Production Manager (79045) Location - Geneva, Switzerland Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Europe Lab Services Director and based in our Center of Expertise in Geneva, your mission is to operationally support the Perfumery & Beauty division in the creation and development of new fragrances. In your role, you manage the production of bases and application samples to meet our internal service level agreements according to our Corporate QHSS&E rules, our business priorities and the global best practices. This includes more particularly: Lead and manage a team of 12 technicians, ensuring first their safety and business continuity. Monitor internal sample orders to ensure the best punctuality rate while ensuring the best efficiency. Keep improving the application production processes, from the internal customer request to the delivery, with the aim of guaranteeing its reproducibility in terms of quality and delay. Guarantee the accuracy and the availability of stocks of required materials (lab supplies, raw materials, packs). Ensure data are properly recorded and traced in the different software for future analysis and to drive further decisions. Infuse a safety and lean mindset in the team in line with our global Lab 4.0 strategy by coaching and leading workshops. Participate actively in cross-regional task forces related to global laboratory services initiatives. Report and monitor the related KPI's including the budget by establishing action plans to achieve the defined targets. We offer: Being part of an interdisciplinary Perfumery team of industry-leading researchers with a state-of-the-art equipped research facility. A modern and safe workplace. The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose. Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected - regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity. A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things. An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future. You Bring: Engineering degree, ideally in Chemistry. First experience managing a team within a laboratory/manufacturing/industrialization environment preferred. Strong interpersonal communication, and relationship-building skills with a focus on customer satisfaction. Results-oriented, proactive and accountable. Excellent analytics and IT skills (advanced MS Excel ability, VBA programming and any other data visualization tool such as Qlik or Power BI will be a plus). Mastering lean management concepts with proven practical experiences - a Lean Certification will be a plus. Fluent in French and English, you are strongly interested in technical processes. 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. The application process Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume 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 help - just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work. www.dsm-firmenich.com 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.