Production Superintendent, Mulgrave, Ns

**Bring your passion. Build the future.**
**We’re #hiring at DSM for**:
**Production Superintendent**
**Location: Mulgrave, NS**
The DSM Mulgrave site has been a global leader in Omega 3 production over the past two decades, and we are dedicated to delivering high quality nutrients that support overall health and well-being at all stages of life. With safety, quality and sustainability as our core values, we rely on a strong team environment that helps us keep those values as the driver for everything we do. Here in Mulgrave our team produces products that feed into the global market for infant formula, dietary supplements, food grade products, and pharma.
At DSM, our purpose is to create brighter lives for all - and we need bright people to help us achieve it. Come join the Mulgrave family and be a part of one of the world’s leading producers of Omega-3’s
**What You’ll Do**
As the manager of the shift operation, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the resource management process. You will overseeing the production of top-quality intermediates and finished products, adhering to operations plans, and operating process equipment in accordance with the highest industry standards. Maintaining compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety regulations, and divisional goals, while also meeting Key Performance Measures.
**We bring**
- A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health benefits
- A place to grow and develop
- A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet
- The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation
- The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business

**Key responsibilities**
- Lead and oversee the daily operations of the Production Plant, providing guidance and direction to the Production department, and fostering a motivated and competent workforce.
- Promote a positive and open culture by fostering strong morale and motivation, encouraging open communication and feedback, and creating an environment where team members can flourish and develop their skills.
- Act as a mentor and coach to your staff, overseeing their training, development, and appraisal in line with HR requirements and procedures.
- Conduct regular performance reviews for direct reports, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and guidelines, including issuing discipline when necessary, making proposals for rewards and sanctions, and enforcing compliance with production organization requirements, Manufex work processes, and other regulations.
- Continuously seek ways to improve the production process, workflows and implement new ideas to increase efficiency and productivity.

**You bring**
- A high school diploma or equivalent; degree in engineering discipline or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing.
- Strong understanding and experience in chemical engineering (preferred)
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, including the ability to coordinate multiple resources and coach and develop staff.
- Strong technical capability and knowledge, including proficiency in operating personal computers and understanding of statistical process control, key performance indicators, and key operating parameters.
- Experience with root cause analysis tools, problem solving, and troubleshooting, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality, and Delivery in the production environment.
- Understanding of GMP, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to make decisions and take appropriate actions to meet or exceed goals and targets for quality, safety, and productivity.

**About Manufacturing**
With DSM Nutritional Product sites consistently proving that we have some of the best facilities in the world, it’s obvious that the Manufacturing team doesn’t just talk about sustainability. We live it in everything we do. From large solar fields to biomass cogeneration plants, we put green electricity back into local grids while producing the high-quality products and solutions our customers need. We do it by continuously adapting our knowledge, skills, and ways of working to meet the demands of our ever-changing world.
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.