Plant Manager

About us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Together with its customers, Symrise develops new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an indispensable part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked.

Symrise – always inspiring more...

Your role

Management:

• Manage the manufacturing of the product following company standards and the

production schedule with regard and compliance to all safety/ environmental rules;

including those relating to employees, equipment and product.

• Coordinate plant activities through planning with department managers to ensure

quality and production objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective

manner.

• Monitor and report overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment as per budget and maintenance

program.

• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Maintain and develop community relations.
• Assist in the completion of special projects.

Food Safety:

• Ensure all operations staff is trained on safe food handling requirements to include

knowledge of GMPs and HACCP.

• Ensure all operations staff understands intervals in the process that may present

food safety risks and understand what actions should be taken in such events.

Control and Reporting

• Monitor plant key performance indicators and implement preventative and/or

corrective action.

• Prepare monthly reports of results, monthly forecasts, annual operating plan, and

strategic planning in accordance with corporate format and time requirements.

Continuous improvement:

• Contribute to the implementation of the continuous improvement program

About you

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience.
• Five years of leadership experience in managing a food operation preferred.
• Proven ability in improving plant operations and team development.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance with state/federal regulations.
• Knowledge of quality initiatives, specifically GMP and HACCP.
• Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook expertise will be necessary in the fulfilment of

this position

• Excellent analysis and decision making skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees

Our offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Reference: NA01204