Application Lab Supervisor

Job Title: Application Lab Supervisor

Location: Mumbai, India

Work Model: Onsite

At dsm-firmenich we strive to achieve a world where you don’t have to choose between taste, texture, or health - and can enjoy it all. Our innovative ingredients, expertise, and solutions bridge the gap between the delicious, the nutritious, and the sustainable.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize and allocate application requests while balancing team workload and delivery deadlines.
• Supervise and guide technicians to ensure timely delivery of high-quality application samples as per global SOPs.
• Support raw material and lab supply management by generating usage reports and assisting with procurement.
• Act as a backup to the Application Lab Manager when required and support team training initiatives.
• Drive and lead LEAN initiatives, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Ensure full compliance with QHS&E protocols and maintain a clean, safe, and organized lab environment.
  
  

We Bring

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Collaboration with experts in health, nutrition, and beauty to drive progress.
• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• A supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
  
  

You Bring

• A degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or a related technical field with experience in application labs or product development.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize workload effectively.
• Knowledge of laboratory best practices, QHSE standards, and digital lab tools.
• A sense of ownership and accountability with the ability to act independently and lead by example.
• Excellent team leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• A continuous improvement mindset with experience in LEAN or efficiency projects.
  
  

The Application Process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. For further information, please contact Shradha Tiwari, Talent Acquisition Partner (shradha.tiwari@dsm-firmenich.com).

Equal Opportunities Commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate : theres a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich. Dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. dsm-firmenich people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About Dsm-firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the worlds 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.

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