Senior Coordinator Permits (VitC), Dalry

• Job title
• Senior Coordinator Permits (Vit C)
• Location
• Dalry, UK

We have 1 permanent vacancy within the Vitamin C department working on a dayshift basis.

The Work Permit Coordinator role is the first point of contact for coordination and execution of all Work Permit related activities in the area.

Your key responsibilities

• Co-ordinating all work permit activities relating to planned maintenance, emergent work and project activities in the area.
• Execution: assist, approving and issuing RAPTW, Work at Height, Hot Work and Confined Space Entry permits via Permit Cliq.
• Participating in the permit planning process for maintenance and project activities.
• Co-ordinating the execution of all preparatory work by operations (e. g. LOTOTO and LEO), required for efficient and safe handover of the installation to maintenance or projects.
• Ownership of padlocks, spades, gas monitors and other equipment required as part of the permit to work in line with site SOPs.
• Set high standards in Safety Culture & Housekeeping: Directing and coaching staff and contractors on safe working practices related to permitted work.
• Subject matter expert for LSR’s relating to permitted tasks.
• Championing compliance with site procedures relating to all permitted activities.
• Doing regular field visits, audits and spot checks.
• Execute and assist with preparations for planned maintenance outages.
• Completing and supporting with the preparation and approvals of isolation check sheets, LEO forms and supporting documents.
• Ensuring an effective permit hand back process is maintained.
• Ensuring permit documentation standards are upheld.
• Co-ordinating safeguarding of plant in preparation for permitted work.
• Field checks on permitted activities during the work to ensure mitigation actions in place as defined by dsm-firmenich standards.
• Improving the permit to workflow to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Ownership for the permit Cliq system, housekeeping, data analysis and KPI tracking etc.
• Support Coaching, Mentoring of new/existing operational personnel.

We bring

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Being a part of an agile local team at the site.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Opportunity to build a career in a company supplying sustainable products.
• 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

• Successful candidates will have a minimum of 5 years’ relevant industrial supervisory experience.
• An HND or equivalent in a relevant subject would be desirable for this position.
• A proven track record in permit issuing and working with a safety mindset is necessary.
• Candidates must also demonstrate leadership, teamwork, good communication skills, planning and organizing.
• About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

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

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