Supervisor, Application Laboratory, Perfumery

Job title: Supervisor, Application Laboratory, Perfumery City, Country: Dubai, UAE As part of the AMET team, this role operates at the intersection of perfumery, technology, and innovation. Based in Dubai, you will lead fragrance operations in the application lab, ensuring effective execution from lab to client and contributing to innovation projects aligned with business objectives. Your key responsibilities: * Lead end-to-end fragrance application operations, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery * Manage laboratory teams and allocate workload to optimize efficiency, capacity and performance * Drive operational excellence through KPIs such as automation, productivity and punctuality * Ensure compliance with quality, safety and global SOP standards * Lead and support innovation projects, lab testing We offer: • A unique opportunity to lead technical operations and innovation in a fast-growing and strategic region • Exposure to cutting-edge fragrance technologies and global innovation programs • A highly collaborative environment connecting perfumery, science and commercial teams • Opportunities to shape regional strategy and build new capabilities • Continuous learning and leadership development in a global organization • A purpose-driven company where your work impacts millions of consumers worldwide You bring: * Degree in Engineering (industrial, chemical, manufacturing or mechanical) or related field as operational, lean or continuous improvement. * 5+ years of experience in the mentioned fields with project and laboratory leadership exposure * Lean Six Sigma (LSS) experience required. * Proven ability to manage teams and solve complex technical challenges * Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across functions and regions * A proactive mindset with focus on innovation, continuous improvement and customer impact About dsm-firmenich: At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together. Our application process: Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers). 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. Agency statement We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.