Senior Process Improvement Manager - Princeton, NJ

Senior Process Improvement Manager\n\nPrinceton, NJ\n\nStep into a high\u2011impact role where you\u2019ll shape the future of operational excellence across a complex, fast\u2011moving production environment. As the Senior Process Improvement Manager, you\u2019ll own the design, deployment, and governance of standardized methodologies that elevate safety, quality, cost, productivity, delivery, and morale. You\u2019ll lead hands\u2011on pilots, build capability on the production floor, and embed sustainable systems that empower teams from training and compounding to replenishment and automation. If you\u2019re driven by structured problem\u2011solving, cross\u2011functional leadership, and transforming standards into lasting results, this role puts you at the center of meaningful change.\n\nYour key responsibilities\n\n * Lead high\u2011impact improvement initiatives that boost throughput, agility, and overall performance, using methodologies such as SMED (single-minute exchange of dye), MOAT (mother of all tools), OEE (overall equipment effectiveness), HOSHIN (Hoshin kanri), and WPI (work process improvement) to deliver validated, measurable results.\n * Direct cross\u2011functional pilot projects and ensure successful handover through robust training packages, visual management systems, standard routines, and KPI governance frameworks.\n * Drive chronic loss elimination by investigating recurring process interruptions, optimizing planned downtime, and deploying corrective actions and updated operational standards.\n * Strengthen raw material availability by designing and implementing standards for pre\u2011ordering, kitting, and replenishment across machines, lift systems, and bulk materials.\n * Facilitate site\u2011level workshops to uncover loss opportunities, support CAPEX justification, and institutionalize KPI standards for performance management across key operational metrics.\n * Build organizational capability through structured training programs while owning the governance, integrity, and audit structure of the continuous improvement methodology.\n\n\n\nWe bring\n\n * Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen\n * A chance to impact millions of consumers every day \u2013 sustainability embedded in all we do\n * A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere \u2013 from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability gamechangers, you\u2019ll work on what\u2019s next\n * Growth that keeps up with you \u2013 you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership\n * A culture that lifts you up \u2013 with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.\n * A community where your voice matters \u2013 it is essential to serve our customers well.\n\n\n\nYou bring\n\n * Bachelor\u2019s degree in Chemistry or Engineering required; Lean Six Sigma and TPM training strongly preferred.\n * 3+ years of demonstrated operational leadership experience as a line manager, supervisor, or coordinator, with a track record of applying improvement methodologies to drive measurable results.\n * Demonstrated success in implementing at least three improvement methodology pilots or leading two full rollouts as an internal client (Lean, TPM, IWS, or similar).\n\n\n\nThe salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant\u2019s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Salary $158,882.10 - $169,936.00.\n\nIn addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage, paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.\n\nAbout dsm-firmenich\n\nAt dsm-firmenich, we don\u2019t just meet expectations \u2013 we go beyond them.\n\nJoin our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.\n\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. \n\nBecause real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.\n\nInclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement\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, 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\nAgency statement \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