Associate Manager Operations

Location: Menomonee Falls, WI

We’re looking to build our enthusiastic, passionate and committed team in Taste, Texture & Health!   We’re searching for Associate Manager Operations in our Menomonee Falls site.  Here’s an opportunity to bring your passion for manufacturing and manufacturing excellence to help us bring progress to life.

We want a strong operations professional with experience in food and beverage manufacturing who is looking for a challenge, eager to drive continuous improvement and lead a team.  You’ll oversee and manage daily production activities and operations, while ensuring adherence to quality standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety protocols.  You will establish performance standards, verify results, determine workflow, and troubleshoot problems.

Sound intriguing?  Read on.

Your key responsibilities

• Directly manage all Production Labor employees.  Conduct employee training and performance appraisals under the supervision of the Plant Manager.
• Provide formulations to production personnel, ensuring awareness of customer requirements and shipping schedules.  Ensure materials are accurately identified throughout all stages of production.
• Collaborate daily with the Plant Manager, production personnel, and quality department to meet product specifications.
• Review and verify daily production batch paperwork for accuracy and completion.  Enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and ensure compliance with SQF 2000 (Safe Quality Food) code.
• Ensure SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) compliance and preform process safety roles as assigned. 
• Manage contractor and preventative maintenance programs, scheduling services and ensuring GMP adherence and cleanup.

The salary scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will be based on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and primary work location. Salary $114,700-$120,000.

We bring

• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things
• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome
• An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset

You bring

• Minimum of 5 years of operations experience in the food/flavors industry required
• Knowledge of food products, processing techniques, equipment, and inspection procedures.  Understanding of GMPs, quality, HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point), and SQF 2000 standards.
• Ability to interpret formulas and processes along with strong problem-solving and corrective action skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Bachelor’s degree required

Our recruitment process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal by February 6, 2026.

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.

About dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

Agency Note

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.