Operations Project Leader H/F

JSP; Estrées-Saint-Denis; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Arts & sports contribution

Onboarding and training

Job summary

JSP EMEA is recruiting an Operations Project Leader to drive operational projects from conception to completion in Estrées-Saint-Denis, collaborating with internal teams to ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency and environmental safety. The role combines maintenance and project management with a focus on continuous improvement.

The candidate will hold a Master’s in maintenance or project management, have proven industrial project experience, and show strength in leadership, communication, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in maintenance and/or project management.
• Proven experience in industrial project management (maintenance and/or production environments).
• Knowledge of maintenance strategies and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience or interest in AI and robotisation is a plus.
• Experience in negotiation and supplier relationship management.
• Knowledge of legal aspects and regulations is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with strong leadership and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational projects from conception to completion (robotisation, equipment installation/refurbishment).
• Work with internal teams to ensure timely delivery, cost optimisation and safety.
• Identify technical issues and propose engineering solutions; drive continuous improvement.
• Support maintenance strategy development and project implementation to ensure equipment reliability.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favourable terms and on-time delivery.
• Supervise and validate supplier work to ensure high-quality service.

Skills

Industrial project management

Maintenance strategies

Continuous improvement methodologies

AI and robotisation knowledge

Supplier negotiation

Legal knowledge

Communication and organisation

Education

Master’s degree in maintenance and/or project management

Job description

JSP is quoted on the Tokyo stock exchange and is a worldwide leader and specialist in thermoplastic foams delivering solutions for many sectors including Automotive, HVAC, transportation, sporting goods and more. JSP EMEA is a subsidiary of JSP Tokyo and benefits from a worldwide business environment and has more than 300 employees spread over 3 main sites (Czech Republic, France and Germany). The JSP Group is active throughout Europe in the research, development and production of particle foams and increasingly in the areas of plastic injection moulding and circularity business. We develop innovative and sustainable solutions to make products safer, lighter; more cost effective and sustainable. For more information, please visit www.arpro.com.

Operations Project Leader

based in Estrées-Saint-Denis (10 minutes from Compiègne) Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, your main mission will be: Manage operational projects from conception to completion (robotisation, equipment installation or refurbishment, …) in close synergy with internal teams to ensure timely delivery, cost optimisation, environmental conformity and safety. Identify and analyse technical issues, propose innovative engineering solutions, drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and processes optimisations across EMEA. Support the Maintenance Manager in developing the maintenance strategy and implementing maintenance and production projects to ensure equipment reliability and performance. Be a technical support of the maintenance team. Negotiate intelligently with suppliers to secure favourable terms and ensure timely delivery and in full accordance with our expectations and legal requirements. Supervise and validate work of suppliers to ensure excellent service.

Your profile:

• Master’s degree in maintenance and/or project management.
• Proven experience in industrial project management (maintenance and/or production environments).
• Knowledge of maintenance strategies and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience or appetence in AI and robotisation would be an advantage.
• Experience in negotiation and ability to manage supplier relationships effectively.
• Knowledge in legal aspect and regulations is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills, as well as strong, honest, and dynamic leadership Commitment to safety, compliance, and environmental standards.
• Proficiency in French and English.

We offer:

• A permanent fulltime contract in a sustainable, innovative, multicultural and future-oriented company
• A careful on boarding plan and training, supported by manager and cross functional colleagues
• Stimulating working environment
• Chance for further development and growth within JSP
• 30 days holiday
• Various fringe benefits (arts & sports contribution, private medical insurance …)