Production Specialist - 1st Shift - New Ulm, MN

Specialist, Production

New Ulm, MN

On-Site

The qualified candidate will provide both general HR and administrative support to both Site Director and Site Leadership team. The Specialist, Production will support the enhancement of the entire employee life-cycle experience from onboarding, growth and development, and culture /engagement.

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

Your key responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for general employee questions regarding Payroll, Benefits, Safety, and dsm-firmenich “dots” intranet home page and escalate to the appropriate subject matter expert (SME) when appropriate
• Support Site Leadership Team with site strategies and goals around employee culture and engagement
• Manage sitewide communications via emails, TV monitors & bulletin board updates, i.e. training, promotions, certifications, new hires, anniversaries, birthdays, values & behaviours.
• Schedule/Coordinate the New Hire Onboarding Program, Annual Trainings, Lunch and Learns, Employee Engagement Activities, and other site events as assigned.
• Coordinating activities, including but not limited to special projects, Audits, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports, and billing/invoices for the Site Director/Leadership Team
• Partner with dsm-firmenich Benefits Team to coordinate onsite or virtual Benefits Open Enrollment Sessions and other benefits vendor presentations, i.e. Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Charles Schwab Financial Planning, etc.

We bring

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

You bring

• 3-5 years of progressive business experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous Human Resources /Training experience a plus
• Experience with business systems such as SAP, Kronos, Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Ability to build relationships with all team members at all levels.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Self-led, highly proactive with strong drive to execute

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: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, 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 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

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