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Operations Supervisor 1

On-site in León·Added 4 months ago (last checked 9 Oct)

dsm-firmenich

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, León
Education
University degree
Driving licence
Required

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

High degree of initiative and autonomy

Deep knowledge of the production process

Leadership capacity and personnel control-high

  1. Knowledge and educational level

Nice to have

YB Certification in Lean Six Sigma with basic knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

Education & certifications

Engineer/Technical Degree

Driver's license.

Pressure instrument handler license

Training in Safety and Hygiene. Master's in Occupational Risk Prevention

Training as a Food Handler

English (B1).

Master's in Occupational Risk Prevention (PRL Law)

First Aid training

Theoretical and Practical Training in the Emergency Plan: Intervention Chief

Fire Protection System Operation training

Firefighting training: Use of fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, hose reels, SCBA

Training in the use of Personal Protective Equipment specific to the work station

Risks of Handling Facilities with Legionella risk

Risks and preventive measures for forklift trucks

Boiler Operators

Handling and storage of chemical products, CLP Regulation hygiene. Labeling, MSDS and waste management

Safety data sheets of the products handled

Loading/Unloading of pure materials, finished products, and auxiliary materials

Training in area classification

The role

  1. Purpose

To guarantee the continuity of the entire production process through the supervision of operations at the various workstations, control and maintenance of utilities, solvent recovery, and the distribution of necessary tasks among operators.

What you'll do

Order and cleaning tasks for their workstation.

Maintenance work described in the SOPs specific to the workstation and in the autonomous maintenance and maintenance support templates.

Participate in continuous improvement activities such as indicator monitoring, proposals, and improvement events.

Actively participate in compliance with safety and environmental requirements and related events such as safety/environmental meetings and notifications of unsafe conditions.

Is responsible for carrying out the described assigned operations and for recording the required data in the operation sheets and work instructions in accordance with the direct instructions given by the process technician and the operations managers, and for ensuring that timely controls are carried out at each stage of the process (quality control).

Is responsible for operating the plant and laboratory equipment and facilities in accordance with the work instructions and SHE and Security requirements:

  • Cleaning and order based on the level required at the workstation by the Plant Manager. Comply with and enforce the use of PPE, Near Miss reporting, etc.

Is responsible for assigning tasks to operators when the work needs so require.

Is responsible for the direct supervision of the entire production process, as well as the warehouse and the waste area, having to manage their timely removal. In addition to keeping the area clean and orderly.

  1. Responsibilities
  2. Control and operations of Utilities.
  3. Solvent Reception and Recovery operations, loading/unloading of solvent/waste tanker trucks, as well as the correct completion of related documents.
  4. Plant/DCS operation: opening and closing manual and automatic valves, acting on control loops. Start-up/shutdown/checking of the following equipment on-site: Distillation column, boiler, cooling equipment, fire protection network, cooling tower.
  5. Raw, decalcified, and demineralized water.
  6. Supervision of the rest of the plant equipment.
  7. Cleaning and supervision of equipment and facilities.
  8. Reception, Control, and supervision of raw materials.
  9. Driving the van.
  10. Acquisition/entry of data into the computer system.
  11. Supervision of the analytical process control.
  12. Supervision of the production process.
  13. Tasks consisting of the exercise of direct command over the entire group of plant shift operators.
  14. Control of effluent discharges.
  15. Supervision of the AIB rich filter installation.
  16. Regarding work permits, they will act as the facility owner, authorizing in the event that the appropriate circumstances arise for it. They must understand the JSA, modifying it if necessary and if the conditions of the work development so indicate, always taking into account consensus with the JSA editor/editors.

Whenever the JT is the authorizer of the work permit, they must ensure compliance with the annexes and checklists based on the requirements.

They must ensure that the corresponding JSA requirements (Risk assessment) are met, in addition to the necessary annexes and their completion.

  1. Complexity

QA&FS requirements

  1. QA&FS requirements

Management of Operating Logs

Management of specifications for intermediate and final products

Food handler training

Application of the HACCP standard

Document management rules

Quality System

Traceability/Recall

Halal Manual

PRPs: Infrastructure and premises maintenance plan

Utilities control: air, water and energy

Waste disposal

Management of purchases and materials

Prevention of cross-contamination measures

Pest control

Warehouse management

Rework

Hygiene rules in changing rooms

Access to EDM

Kosher certifications

ISO 9001 and FSSC22000 certifications

Foreign body prevention

FSMA course

The 10 Essentials of Quality

Final product labeling

Good documentation practices

About dsm-firmenich

dsm-firmenich is a global leader in nutrition, health, and beauty, formed by the merger of DSM and Firmenich in 2023. The company creates ingredients, solutions, and technologies for the food, beverage, dietary supplements, personal care, and animal nutrition industries, operating in over 60 countries with a strong focus on science and innovation. With a workforce of around 30,000 employees, it is one of the largest companies in its sector, combining deep expertise in biosciences with a rich heritage in flavors and fragrances.

In Spain, dsm-firmenich has a significant presence with offices and production sites, including locations in Barcelona and Madrid, and offers a wide range of roles across digital, data, supply chain, and operations. The company is known for its collaborative and purpose-driven culture, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. For international professionals, dsm-firmenich provides opportunities to work in a multicultural environment, with many roles in Barcelona, a major European tech and business hub, and offers apprenticeships and development programs that can be attractive for those looking to build a career in a global life sciences company.

Industry
Nutrition and Life Sciences
Founded
2023
Employees
20,000–50,000
Headquarters
Kaiseraugst, Switzerland
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • dsm-firmenich is a global company with operations in over 100 countries, offering international career opportunities and a diverse work environment.
  • The company has a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, with many roles in digital, data, and AI, making it attractive for tech professionals.
  • Spain offices, particularly in Barcelona, are part of a major European business hub, with a high quality of life and a growing international community.
  • Many roles in Spain are open to English-speaking candidates, and the company supports professional development through apprenticeships and training programs.
  • The company's merger history provides a dynamic and evolving work culture, with opportunities to work on cross-functional and global projects.

In their own words

About the company & team

  1. Context

Reports hierarchically to the production manager.

The production operators, along with the packer, depend hierarchically on the shift supervisor.

  • 12 Life-saving rules
  • ATEX area classification plant

Additional information

  1. SHE requirements

SHE Policy at DSM-FIRMENICH

LSR Life Saving Rules

Work station risks

Work permit procedure

Lockout/Tagout procedure

JSA Procedure

Provide support to the environmental department.

Take into account environmental improvements in the development of new products and new processes.

Comply with the system requirements.

Open the appropriate deviations in case of appearance.

Ensure that the waste generated in the department is properly segregated and stored.

Communicate any needs that arise to the Environmental Manager to ensure an effective environmental management system.

Communicate to the personnel of their department/area the need to comply with the organization's environmental requirements and the strategic lines of the policy.

Perform sampling in a homogeneous manner, communicating any possible anomalies to the Environmental or Maintenance Department.

Segregate and store the waste generated.

Try to minimize as much as possible the potential environmental impacts generated by the activities.

Relay information regarding the development and effectiveness of the system to Management.

The established SHE Security Requirements and their annexes will be known and complied with, paying special attention to Key Security Behaviours, clear desk and screen, and Key Management.

They will collaborate in the improvement of the system and participate actively when there is a deviation, which will be communicated via Near Miss.

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