Plant Director

Henkel; Villefranche-sur-Saône; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible hours

Hybrid work

Remote up to 30 days/yr

Growth opportunities

Well-being programs

Parental leave 8 weeks

Employee stock plan

Profit sharing

Public transport covered

Health/Life insurance support

Résumé du poste

Henkel France recherche un Site Director pour notre usine de Villefranche-sur-Saône, près de Lyon, où 110 personnes travaillent dans la fabrication d’adhésifs. Vous relèverez du Directeur de Production du réseau Europe et contribuerez à l’excellence opérationnelle, à une croissance durable et à une culture sécurité forte.

Vous piloterez la production, superviserez le budget, dirigerez l’équipe de direction du site et représenterez l’entreprise auprès des autorités, clients et fournisseurs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree requis
• Plus longue expérience en direction opérationnelle exigée
• Connaissance des méthodologies modernes de fabrication et d’amélioration continue (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma)
• Connaissance solide de la gestion de la supply chain (production, planification, logistique, inventaire)
• Compréhension de la gestion financière, droit du travail, réglementation environnementale et sécurité industrielle

Responsabilités

• Assurer une production sûre, efficace et rentable tout en satisfaisant les attentes clients.
• Conduire les initiatives d’amélioration continue et les programmes d’excellence opérationnelle.
• Établir, suivre et optimiser le budget du site.
• Veiller au respect des standards SHEQ et des exigences légales.
• Diriger, coacher et développer l’équipe de direction du site.
• Représenter le site et l’entité juridique auprès des autorités et partenaires.
• Collaborer avec les fonctions Supply Chain, Marketing, Ventes, R&D, Ingénierie, Achats pour soutenir la croissance et l’innovation.

Connaissances

Leadership

Strategy

Stakeholder management

Communication

Change management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team development

People management

French & English

Formation

Master's degree in Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Business Administration, or related field

Description du poste

About the role

We arelooking for our new Site Director for our manufacturing plant located in Villefranche-sur-Saône, France.

The siteemploys approximately 110 people and specializes in the production of AdhesiveTechnologies products (Hot Melts and Polyurethane Adhesives) servingcustomers in France and internationally.

This position reports directly to the NetworkProduction Director Europe and plays a key role in ensuring operationalexcellence, sustainable business growth, and a strong safety culture

What you will do

Purpose of the role:

• Deliver high-quality productsand outstanding customer service at a competitive cost while ensuring fullcompliance with company policies, legal requirements, safety standards,environmental regulations, certification requirements, traceabilitystandards, and inventory targets.
• Lead the site's operationalperformance and continuous improvement agenda to achieve businessobjectives.
• Represent the site internallyand externally, acting as the primary ambassador of the facility and itspeople.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Ensure the safe, efficient, andcost-effective production of high-quality products while meeting customerservice expectations.
• Drive continuous improvementinitiatives and operational excellence programs to optimize productivity,quality, service levels, and costs.
• Set, manage, and monitor thesite's budget to achieve annual growth, profitability, and performancetargets.
• Ensure compliance with all SHEQstandards (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) and applicable legalrequirements.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and develop thesite leadership team, fostering a high-performance culture built onaccountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Build and execute long-termworkforce and succession plans aligned with business needs.
• Strengthen organizationalcapabilities by developing a skilled, engaged, flexible, and empoweredworkforce.
• Promote a strong culture ofsafety, inclusion, and employee engagement across the site.

Stakeholder Management & Representation

• Serve as the primary point ofcontact for all site-related matters.
• Act as the legal representativeof the plant and ensure full compliance with regulatory and laborrequirements.
• Represent the site and thelegal entity externally with local authorities, regulatory bodies,customers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
• Serve as President of theHenkel Operations legal entity in France.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate closely with SupplyChain, Marketing, Sales, R&D, Engineering, Procurement, and otherbusiness functions to support growth and innovation initiatives.
• Contribute to wider network andregional manufacturing strategies while ensuring alignment with Henkel'sbusiness objectives....

What makes you a good fit

Education

• Master's degree in Engineering,Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Business Administration, or a relatedfield.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 10 years ofexperience in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or a strategicleadership position, including significant people managementresponsibilities.
• Proven experience leadingmanufacturing sites or large-scale operational teams within a complexindustrial environment.
• Strong understanding of modernmanufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement approaches (Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, TPM, Six Sigma, or equivalent).
• Solid knowledge of supply chainmanagement, including production, planning, logistics, and inventorymanagement.
• Good understanding of financialmanagement, labor law, environmental regulations, and industrial safetyrequirements.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong leadership and peopledevelopment skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and influence teamsat all levels.
• Strategic mindset combined withstrong execution capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholdermanagement and communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive changeand lead transformation initiatives.

Languages

• Fluent in French and English.

Quelques avantages à rejoindre Henkel

• Un système de travail flexible avec des horaires de travail flexibles, un modèle de travail hybride et une politique permettant de travailler de n'importe où jusqu'à 30 jours par an
• Diverses opportunités de croissance au niveau national et international
• Adoption de normes mondiales de bien-être avec programmes de soins et deprévention
• Congé parental d'une durée minimum de 8 semaines, sans distinction de genre
• Plan d'actionnariat salarié avec investissement volontaire et actions d'abonnement Henkel
• Participation et intéressement
• 100 % de prise en charge des transports publics
• 75 % des primes d'assurance maladie et d'assurance vie

Chez Henkel, nous avons des parcours, des points de vue et des expériences de vie très variés. Nous pensons que la singularité de chacun de nos collaborateurs constitue notre force. Rejoins notre équipe et viens nous apporter ta singularité! Nous acceptons toutes les candidatures, quels que soient le genre, l'origine, la culture, la religion, l'orientation sexuelle, le handicap et la génération.