## Plant ManagerHaag am Hausruck, Austria**Plant Manager****Haag am Hausruck, Austria**Annual gross salary of €85,000, with the possibility of overpayment depending on qualifications and experience.**Your key responsibilities*** Own the plant's manufacturing strategy: Develop and execute the plant manufacturing plan aligned with business objectives, ensuring production delivers on time, on spec, every time.* Drive operational excellence: Manage daily operations, maintenance, and production planning to optimize efficiency, capacity, and quality while meeting all safety and environmental standards.* Invest in the future: Translate strategy into long-term investment and maintenance plans, secure budgets, and ensure your plant is ready for tomorrow's demands.* Lead innovation and change: Champion new technologies, oversee capital projects, and implement game-changing improvements that boost performance and competitiveness during the transformation from human to animal nutrition.* Mitigate risk proactively: Identify operational and QSHE risks, recommend solutions, and take swift action to protect people, assets, and production goals.* Lead and inspire your team: Build a high-performing, motivated workforce through coaching, development, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.**We offer*** A career‐defining challenge: Lead one of our most strategic transformations—from human to animal nutrition—shaping the plant’s future.* Real impact & full ownership: Your decisions influence performance, competitiveness, and millions in business value.* Growth without borders: Access global career paths, leadership development, and cross‐functional opportunities.* A culture that empowers: We trust your expertise, support your vision, and celebrate bold leadership.* Innovation at your fingertips: Work with new technologies, capital upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Competitive rewards & security: Enjoy outstanding compensation, benefits, and long‐term stability in a global industry leader.**You bring*** Proven manufacturing leadership: Extensive experience managing plant operations, ideally in a complex, multi-functional manufacturing environment.* Strategic and operational mindset: Ability to translate business strategy into actionable plans, manage budgets, and deliver results against KPIs.* QSHE expertise: Deep knowledge of Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental standards, with a track record of compliance and continuous improvement.* People leadership excellence: Strong HR and team management skills—you coach, motivate, and develop talent to meet current and future business needs.* Financial acumen: Experience in budget management, cost control, and performance reporting to support informed decision-making.* Problem-solver and innovator: Proactive, resilient, and results-driven, with the ability to navigate complexity, manage crises, and drive change.**Our application process****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.Because real progress only happens when we **go beyond, together.****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.**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.Years of experience8+* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsCoatingsChange Management1. Plant Manager2. Manufacturing Manager3. Plant Operations Manager4. Plant Director5. Process Engineering Manager
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