Lead Expert GREW Workplace

Job Title: Workplace Lead

Location: Hyderabad, India

The elevator pitch of the role

This role anchors end-to-end workplace and facilities operations for a 700-employee, multi-shift site. is responsible for the management of services and processes that support the core business of the company. Ensure that the company has the most suitable working environment for its employees and their activities. .The Workplace Lead drives transport, cafeteria, maintenance, safety support, and vendor governance, while steering expansion projects to ensure a seamless, efficient, and future-ready work environment.

Your key responsibilities:

• Lead daily facilities operations across transport, cafeteria, housekeeping, engineering, and security.
• Oversee multi-shift operational delivery ensuring SLA performance and service continuity.
• Drive workplace projects including expansions, re-layouts, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Optimize space utilization and support planning for future workforce needs.
• Govern vendor performance and ensure strong commercial and operational discipline.
• Partner with HR, IT, and Safety Lead to maintain a safe, efficient, and employee-centric workplace.

We offer:

• A purpose-led, performance-driven work environment.
• Opportunities to lead complex workplace operations and projects.
• A collaborative culture that values innovation and operational excellence.
• Career growth across functions, sites, and global teams.
• Continuous learning and development through structured programs.
• An inclusive, supportive workplace that encourages new ideas.

You bring:

• 7–12 years of experience in facilities/workplace management in large corporate environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise in transport operations, cafeteria oversight, and multi-service facility management.
• Proven experience managing vendors, SLAs, operational budgets, and large-scale sites.
• Experience leading workplace expansion, reconfiguration, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and crisis-handling skills.
• Knowledge of EHS practices and ability to support site safety operations.

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).
For further information, please contact Teena Khan, Talent Acquisition Business Partner (Teena.khan@dsm-firmenich.com)

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 the culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and remain committed to making our hiring process fair and inclusive. If you have a disability or need support during the application process, we’re here to help.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.