Plant Technical Lead, CI & Process Excellence

McCain Foods; Matougues; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Learning & development

Cross-functional exposure

International projects

Impact on performance

Job summary

McCain Alimentaire SAS, at the Matougues plant in France, seeks a Technical Execution Lead to advance equipment and process performance while applying best operating practices. You will work with Operations, Engineering, and regional teams to drive technical projects and CI initiatives.

The role requires a engineering degree, strong manufacturing experience, and ability to manage budgets and timelines. Lean/Six Sigma knowledge and Power BI skills are a plus; travel within the region may be

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing technical projects with timelines and budgets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Lean/CI/Six Sigma is a plus.
• Experience with data and digital tools; Power BI a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the local technical expert, strengthening technical capabilities within the plant.
• Support the standardization, deployment, and continuous improvement of best operating practices.
• Conduct production line diagnostics, assess the application of Best Operating Practices, and evaluate equipment performance and capabilities.
• Lead and participate in structured technical problem-solving initiatives.
• Contribute to plant commissioning, start-up, and equipment implementation activities.
• Drive performance improvement and continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen and CI events.
• Manage the end-to-end execution of technical projects, including scope, timelines, and budget.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, and regional technical and business teams.
• Support the adoption of digital tools and data-driven decision-making to improve plant performance.
• Translate strategic priorities into practical actions and operational improvements aligned with business goals.
• Train, coach, and support colleagues in the application of technical standards, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Data-driven decision making

Lean / CI / Six Sigma

Power BI

Training and coaching

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

McCain Alimentaire SAS, at the Matougues plant in France, seeks a Technical Execution Lead to advance equipment and process performance while applying best operating practices. You will work with Operations, Engineering, and regional teams to drive technical projects and CI initiatives.

The role requires a engineering degree, strong manufacturing experience, and ability to manage budgets and timelines. Lean/Six Sigma knowledge and Power BI skills are a plus; travel within the region may be