Philipp Zuber

Director Competences Environment & Sustainable Operation

Arlesheim, Basel-Country, Switzerland

About

With a robust background in operational auditing within the chemicals industry, our team at dsm-firmenich is committed to ensuring that risks are managed and controlled with precision and sustainability. Our focus on Manufacturing, Safety, Health, and Environment has enabled us to provide independent assurance to management, leveraging skills in process optimization and operational excellence. Previously, as Head of Engineering and Projects, we pioneered the modernization of production facilities and established a solid project management framework. This not only enhanced efficiency but also fortified safety and compliance. The development of a dedicated process safety team underscored our unwavering dedication to operational safety and the continuous improvement of our practices.

Experience

  • dsm-firmenich (Kaiseraugst, Aargau, Switzerland)
    • Director Competences Environment & Sustainable Operation
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • Director Group Audit Manufacturing, Safety, Health and Environment
      2019 - Sep 2025 · 6 yrs 9 mos

      Lead Auditor - Provided independent assurance to management, ensuring that significant risks are effectively, efficiently, and sustainably managed and controlled. - Conducted audits in the fields of Manufacturing, Safety, Health, and Environment.

  • DSM (17 yrs 1 mo)
    • Head of Engineering and Projects
      2015 - 2019 · 4 yrs

      - Led the modernization of the production facility to enhance efficiency and productivity. - Established and implemented a comprehensive project management structure and developed team skills. - Formed and developed a dedicated process safety team to ensure operational safety and compliance.

    • Plant Manager Carotenoids and Vitamin
      2010 - 2015 · 5 yrs

      - Oversaw operations of a multi-product plant, ensuring compliance with Quality and Safety regulations. - Enhanced asset utilization and overall plant performance through the implementation of Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

    • Assistant Plant Manager Multi Purpose Unit (MPU)
      2008 - 2010 · 2 yrs

      - Oversaw maintenance operations and led change management initiatives to enhance plant efficiency and performance.

  • Lonza Group AG at Lonza
    2002 - 2002 · Less than a year

    Piloting and scale-up of laboratory synthesis