Senior Process Engineer

Jobtailor; Pontivy; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobtailor in Pontivy, France, is seeking a Senior Process Engineering leader to drive the site’s CapEx roadmap and investment strategy while managing a team of around 15. You will lead major projects, ensuring safe, high-quality and cost-efficient operations, with a strong focus on extrusion technologies and continuous improvement.

The role requires an engineering degree and ~20 years in industrial manufacturing, including automation, plus proven leadership in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Chemical, Process or Plastics Engineering preferred).
• Around 20 years’ experience in industrial manufacturing, ideally in extrusion or similar processes, including automation development.
• Proven experience leading large teams in a complex industrial environment.
• Strong expertise in process engineering and industrial technologies.
• Experience in project management, CapEx deployment and industrial transformation.
• Solid understanding of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Financial acumen – P&L, cost structure and investment analysis.
• Fluent in English, and proficient in ERP systems (SAP) and MS Office.

Responsabilités

• Lead the site’s Process Engineering, Asset Care and Investment strategy, managing a team of around 15.

Connaissances

Process engineering

Team leadership

Capital expenditure planning

Lean methodologies

ERP SAP

Formation

Engineering degree

Outils

SAP

MS Office

Description du poste

• Reporting to the Flexibles Operations Director, you will lead the site’s Process Engineering, Asset Care and Investment strategy, managing a team of around 15.
• Define and manage the CapEx roadmap and site investment strategy.
• Lead major industrial projects – new equipment, layout optimisation and automation – delivering to budget, timeline and ROI, through to successful commissioning and ramp-up.
• Support daily operations with a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.
• Ensure process stability and product consistency through deep expertise in extrusion technologies.
• Drive technical problem-solving and root cause analysis to deliver sustainable performance improvements.
• Manage site real estate, energy supply, fire protection and site safety, including related audits and continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach and develop multidisciplinary teams, building technical expertise and autonomy across the site.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, environment and quality (HSEQ) and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Chemical, Process or Plastics Engineering preferred).
• Around 20 years’ experience in industrial manufacturing, ideally in extrusion or similar processes, including automation development.
• Proven experience leading large teams in a complex industrial environment.
• Strong expertise in process engineering and industrial technologies.
• Experience in project management, CapEx deployment and industrial transformation.
• Solid understanding of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Financial acumen – P&L, cost structure and investment analysis.
• Fluent in English, and proficient in ERP systems (SAP) and MS Office.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Process Engineering and Industrial Technologies, with a strong focus on CapEx management, project leadership, and continuous improvement methodologies. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while ensuring safety, quality, and operational efficiency in an industrial manufacturing environment.