European Manufacturing & Quality Director

Ecotone Group; Laval; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecotone France is seeking an European Operations Director to lead manufacturing, quality and supply chain performance across Europe and guide operational transformation. Based in France near Lyon, the role directs 8 sites and 550 employees with 10 direct reports, reporting to the CFO and frequent travel.

The role requires a seasoned executive with extensive FMCG experience, fluency in English, and a track record of cross-site leadership and continuous improvement initiatives in a European

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in FMCG, ideally Food & Beverage.
• Proven leadership of multi-site manufacturing operations across Europe.
• Strong expertise in World Class Manufacturing, Lean and TPM.
• Track record of driving operational transformation and performance improvement.
• Strong financial acumen and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing excellence across 8 production sites in Europe.
• Lead the European Quality agenda, ensuring high standards in food safety, quality systems, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Own and strengthen Quality, S&OP and Supply Chain governance at European level.
• Accelerate continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing, TPM and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Provide functional leadership, coaching and direction to Site Directors and European Operations teams.
• Strengthen operational performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Sustainability metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Lean manufacturing

World Class Manufacturing

TPM

Job description

Ecotone France is seeking an European Operations Director to lead manufacturing, quality and supply chain performance across Europe and guide operational transformation. Based in France near Lyon, the role directs 8 sites and 550 employees with 10 direct reports, reporting to the CFO and frequent travel.

The role requires a seasoned executive with extensive FMCG experience, fluency in English, and a track record of cross-site leadership and continuous improvement initiatives in a European