Manager RTO

Job Role: Manager – Ready-to-Operate (RTO) & Product Transfer

Location: Mumbai

Job Type: On Site

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.

As Manager – RTO & Product Transfer, you will lead the operational readiness and seamless execution of new projects across our manufacturing sites. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our facilities are fully prepared to deliver high-quality products from day one. You'll collaborate across functions, drive technical excellence, and ensure compliance with global standards.

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

• Lead RTO Execution: Oversee Ready-to-Operate (RTO) planning and implementation from design through startup, ensuring operational readiness before go-live.
• Develop Systems & Procedures: Create and implement readiness checklists, commissioning strategies, SOPs, training programs, and digital tools.
• Ensure Compliance & Safety: Drive safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance while engaging key stakeholders.
• Monitor Performance: Track KPIs, manage ramp-up and continuity plans, and ensure stable operations post-startup.
• Manage Product Transfers: Lead end-to-end product transfer processes including audits, validation, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.
• Oversee Change & Validation: Direct technology transfer, equipment and method qualification, change management, training, and post-transfer performance monitoring.

You Bring

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing operations, project management, or product transfers.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, regulatory frameworks, and tech transfer processes.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with MES, ERP, LIMS, and PLM systems is a plus.

We bring

• A team of diverse employees who aren't afraid to think outside of the box.
• A truly global and collaborative team that cares about the experience of our employees.
• The encouragement you need to develop and achieve personal growth.
• A role that is crucial on projects and allows you to build your brand.
• A caring and supportive environment where you're empowered to grow and share your ideas

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-).For further information, please contact Shradha Tiwari, Talent Acquisition Partner ).

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