Autonomous Production Unit Manager F/M/X - Fixed-Term Contract 6 months

Socomec Sas; France; Hybride; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Socomec Sas in Benfeld, France, is seeking a Production Manager to organize and oversee the manufacturing of fuse-switch disconnectors and accessories, in line with the group's industrial policy and evolving toward Industry 5.0 with digitalization and robotics.

You will lead 30–40 employees, drive Lean initiatives, ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery, and collaborate with quality, methods and maintenance teams to optimize workload and capacity.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Engineering degree or equivalent) in General Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within a Lean organization.
• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• Fluent French required.

Responsabilités

• Ensure the production performance of the Autonomous Production Unit (APU) while complying with safety, quality, and delivery standards.
• Lead, with the support of team leaders, a team of 30 to 40 employees in line with our values: Responsibility, Openness, and Commitment.
• Coordinate production support activities carried out by a dedicated continuous improvement team (Quality, Methods, Maintenance) assigned to the APU.
• Ensure optimal workload and capacity alignment and propose adjustments in response to unexpected events to achieve customer satisfaction goals.
• Drive and implement a continuous improvement culture within your scope in the areas of Lean Manufacturing, plant governance, and Industry 5.0.
• Contribute to the overall performance improvement of the site in the areas of Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and Environment.

Connaissances

Leadership

Team management

Lean Manufacturing

Mechanical knowledge

French fluency

Formation

Master’s degree in General Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics (or related field)

Description du poste

Reporting to the Production Manager of the Benfeld industrial site, your role is built around two main objectives :

• Organize and oversee the production of fuse-switch disconnectors and accessories, in line with the industrial policy established by the Group Management.
• Contribute, through strategic transformation projects, to improving site performance in an environment rapidly evolving toward Industry 5.0 (process digitalization, robotics, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Ensure the production performance of the Autonomous Production Unit (APU) while complying with safety, quality, and delivery standards.
• Lead, with the support of team leaders, a team of 30 to 40 employees in line with our values: Responsibility, Openness, and Commitment.
• Coordinate production support activities carried out by a dedicated continuous improvement team (Quality, Methods, Maintenance) assigned to the APU.
• Ensure optimal workload and capacity alignment and propose adjustments in response to unexpected events to achieve customer satisfaction goals.
• Drive and implement a continuous improvement culture within your scope in the areas of Lean Manufacturing, plant governance, and Industry 5.0.
• Contribute to the overall performance improvement of the site in the areas of Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and Environment.

This position is offered on a fixed-term contract for an initial period of 6 months, renewable.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Engineering degree or equivalent) in General Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within a Lean organization.
• Strong mechanical knowledge.
• Fluent French required.

Additional qualities that could make you stand out even more:

• Initial experience in team management would be an advantage.
• Interest in the factory of the future and artificial intelligence.

Because your profile is about more than just technical expertise:

• Strong leadership skills to engage stakeholders and gain commitment around shared objectives.
• Listening skills and a hands-on approach to build trust within your area of responsibility.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage day-to-day operations and projects simultaneously while meeting expectations.

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