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DSM – Bright Science. Brighter Living.™

Royal DSM is a purpose-led global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living. DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders. DSM delivers innovative business solutions for human nutrition, animal nutrition, personal care and aroma, medical devices, green products and applications, and new mobility and connectivity. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 23,000 employees. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. More information can be found at www.dsm.com.

The Challenge
Do you want to be part of an industry with huge growth perspectives? Are you interested in a position where you must connect with different disciplines? Do you like to work in a dynamic environment?  Do you want to be part of an experienced and multi-disciplinary team?

DSM Nutritional Products Site Lalden is one of the most important suppliers of intermediates for the vitamins A and E, carotenoids and aroma ingredients in DSM Nutritional Products BG. The site counts around 160 employees and is situated in the marvelous mountains of the Swiss canton Valais. At DSM Nutritional Products Site Lalden we have a vacancy for a Chemical Engineer/Process Chemist in the Improve Plant department. You will find here a highly professional and motivated team and a challenging environment.

We are open for talented and strongly results driven persons without work experience as well. The vacancy is available as per agreement, sooner starting date preferred.

The Position

• Contribute to implement the continuous improvement manufacturing program in increasing capacity, efficiency, and safety of processes


• Assure innovative chemical and technical practices are employed to accomplish best in class manufacturing


• Identify, analyze, and solve process interruptions, disturbances and inefficiencies related to SHE, quality, yield, capacity and operation costs


• Perform as a role model by stressing safety and quality in all duties performed


• Prepare periodic SPC charts and analysis to optimize our processes and generate new improvement projects


• Lead and support in MOC’s, RCA,’s Risk Assessment for chemistry related topics


• Manage interdisciplinary project teams and small Capex projects


• Strongly interact with SHE, Maintenance, Quality and Operations departments on site

 
The Ideal

• At least a Master of science in Chemistry Engineering or Chemistry


• Preferable 3-5 years’ experience in similar industries and positions or a talented recent PhD graduate


• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills


• Good interpersonal skills to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel


• Lean & Six Sigma certification is preferred


• Experience with and knowledge of RCA/FMEA methodology and SHE/Risk assessment are a plus


• Strong safety awareness and mindset to continuously improve


• Strong communication skills in German & English

The Reward

Working for DSM means the opportunity to really contribute to improve people’s lives and solving the challenges of today’s world. Challenging jobs, career opportunities and an inspiring environment allow you to enhance your personal development. DSM recognizes that the on-going success of the company depends on the continued development and engagement of our employees and pursues a fair and competitive remuneration policy, recognizing individual and team competencies and performance.

Procedure & Contact
Interested in this position? Please apply online by sending us your cv & motivation letter, reference letters and diplomas in English via our career portal (www.dsm.com/careers). For additional questions, please contact Fabian Graf, Recruitment Business Partner, fabian.graf@dsm.com - Please be aware that we are not accepting email applications.

Reference check procedures are part of the DSM Recruitment & Selection Process. You will be contacted when these references checks are required.

Royal DSM is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.