Industrial Manager

CEVA Logistics; France; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceva Animal Health is seeking an Industrial Manager to oversee and optimize all production processes, ensure finished product quality, and lead manufacturing teams while meeting delivery deadlines and quality standards. You will work closely with the site's strategic roadmap, revenue targets, and current project portfolio as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

You will be responsible for driving operational performance, promoting Lean principles, and ensuring compliance with health,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
• Significant experience in a demanding industrial environment.
• Strong expertise in industrial operations, manufacturing, mechanical engineering and automation.
• Proven ability to lead operations, meet performance objectives and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all manufacturing operations from planning to delivery, achieving quality, cost and schedule targets.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to ensure site performance.
• Drive continuous improvement to optimize processes and productivity.
• Promote Lean Management to simplify and standardize work methods.
• Coordinate between Manufacturing and Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Customer Service and After-Sales Support.
• Develop and coach production teams, foster engagement, accountability and growth.
• Lead HR processes: recruitment, performance reviews, talent development and progression.
• Ensure health, safety and quality compliance and promote prevention and excellence.
• Contribute to investment decisions and resource optimization aligned with budget.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management with results and action plans.

Skills

Industrial operations

Manufacturing

Mechanical engineering

Automation

Production management

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Industrial Manager

The success of a company depends on the passionate people we partner with.

Together, let's share our talents.

As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing, producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.

Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.

As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Yourmissions :

We are seeking an Industrial Manager to oversee and optimize all production processes, ensure the quality of finished products, and lead our manufacturing teams while meeting delivery deadlines and quality standards. Working in close alignment with the site's strategic roadmap, revenue objectives, and current project portfolio, you will play a key role in driving operational performance and will serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Leading all manufacturing operations, from production planning through final delivery, while achieving quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Ensuring the site's operational performance by monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and implementing the necessary corrective actions.
• Driving and promoting a continuous improvement culture focused on optimizing processes, workflows, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
• Championing Lean Management principles to enhance productivity, standardization, and simplification of work methods.
• Coordinating interactions between Manufacturing and support functions, including Engineering, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and After-Sales Support, to ensure seamless operations.
• Managing, developing, and coaching production teams by fostering employee engagement, accountability, and professional growth.
• Leading key HR processes within your area of responsibility, including recruitment, performance reviews, talent development, and career progression.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality requirements while promoting a culture of prevention and operational excellence.
• Contributing to investment decisions and resource optimization initiatives in line with the site's budgetary objectives.
• Providing regular reporting to senior management, presenting results, action plans, and opportunities to further improve industrial performance.

Yourprofile :

Your Profile :

You hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, earned through an engineering school or a comparable university program, and have significant experience in a demanding industrial environment.

You possess strong expertise in industrial operations, with a solid understanding of manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and automation. Your proficiency in production management methods and tools enables you to effectively lead operations and consistently achieve performance objectives.

You have a thorough understanding of quality standards and associated control processes. You have successfully implemented Lean Management and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize processes, enhance productivity, and drive overall site performance.

You are able to motivate teams around ambitious goals, lead organizational change, and foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and engagement.

With excellent communication and influencing skills, you thrive in cross-functional environments and are able to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Your collaborative, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach enables you to drive projects forward efficiently and effectively.

Driven by a strong customer focus and results-oriented mindset, you are committed to delivering the highest standards of service and operational excellence.

Finally, your analytical mindset, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability allow you to excel in complex environments and successfully navigate periods of transformation and growth.