Director, Fermentation & Utilities - Belvidere, NJ

Director Fermentation & Utilities

Location: Belvidere, NJ/USA

We're building our Production leadership team in Belvidere - we're hiring for Director Fermentation & Utilities. This is a critical role at Belvidere that manages the fermentation plant, which has a pilot plant, and the utilities for the site. The products we manufacture at Belvidere are supplied to a global customer base via globally managed distribution and supply chain management process. You will participate on multiple product-specific business teams (at global/divisional business level) to be successful at meeting business deliverables. In this role, you'll work within cross-functional business teams at a divisional level to drive success.

Local drivers of success rely on your ability to recognize the need to modify existing work processes, build consensus for the proposed changes at local/regional level and then manage a successful implementation at the operations level. Your change management knowledge includes the ability to accurately benchmark both internal and external processes.

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

• Plan, direct, and organize production process activities to ensure compliance with corporate and government standards, rules, and regulations and other industrial codes and practices.\
• Establish immediate and long-term operational, organizational, technical and maintenance strategy of operations to achieve the Operations goals of the business
• Identify and oversee objectives and key performance measures and drive continuous improvement activities to achieve short and long term goals
• As member of Site Leadership, formulate site goals consistent with global strategy as well as site policies and procedures and organizational constructs that integrate and achieve site, corporate, and global vision, mission and initiatives
• Develop operating and maintenance strategy to efficiently operate Site Utilities and Waste & Water treatment operations within compliance.
• Show leadership and lead by example, working to Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) standards and encouraging employees to work to the same standards

The salary 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's job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and primary work location. Salary $157,200-$290,600.

In 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.

We bring

• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset
• 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
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future

You bring

• Minimum 10 years of experience in chemical/pharmaceutical manufacturing required
• Minimum 3 years of experience directly managing others along with strong leadership skills
• Knowledge of fermentation production processes and specific requirements
• Strong knowledge of regulatory/compliance requirements related to the operation
• Safety first mindset
• Bachelor of Science in and Engineering or technical discipline, such as Chemical Engineering, required; Master's degree preferred

Our recruitment process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by June 9, 2026.

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.

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

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