**Production Specialist** **Somerset, NJ, US** **On-Site** The qualified candidate will support both the Site Director and the Leadership team. The Production Specialist will play a crucial role in driving continuous improvement initiatives, investigating deviations in production orders, assisting with purchasing, coordinating projects, generating KPI reports, and performing other activities as required to support the production process. At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. **Your key responsibilities** + Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality in production and transportation. + Ensure accurate and timely closure of production/shipping orders, maintaining proper documentation, identifying root causes, and training production and shipping associates to eliminate reoccurrence. + Investigate production variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. + Manage production-related projects and conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and safety regulations. + Generate KPI reports for decision-making and coordinate with hiring managers for onsite interviews and onboarding new hires. + Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless operations and resolve issues. + Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as required to support the production process and achieve company goals, for example, onboarding, career matrix, and procurement of items required for production or small capital projects. **We bring** + Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards. + Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments. + Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative. + Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path. + Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet. + Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions. **You bring** + Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. + 0-5 years of progressive business experience in a manufacturing environment. + Experience with business systems such as SAP, Kronos, and Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook), Power BI. + Project Management experience. + Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment. + Good oral and written communication skills. dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know. **About dsm-firmenich** As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. 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