Senior Process Engineer

Klöckner Pentaplast; Pontivy; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Klöckner Pentaplast seeks a Senior Process Engineering Manager in Pontivy, France, on site, to lead Process Engineering, Asset Care and Investment strategy. You will manage a team of ~15, drive capital projects, and push for safety, quality, and cost performance while advancing extrusion and packaging technologies.

The role requires deep technical mastery, Lean thinking and strong financial acumen, with involvement in cross-functional senior leadership and the site Steering Committee to shape

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a relevant field is required or preferred.
• Around 20 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, ideally in extrusion or similar processes, including automation.
• 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.
• Lean and continuous improvement methodologies knowledge.
• Financial acumen – P&L, cost structure and investment analysis.
• Fluent in English and proficient in ERP systems (SAP) and MS Office.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• As a member of the site Steering Committee, work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D and HR, and contribute to the overall industrial strategy and competitiveness of the site.

Formation

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Chemical, Process or Plastics Engineering preferred)

Description du poste

Senior Process Engineering Manager

Location: Pontivy, France – On site

Reports to: Operations Director

Purpose of the Role

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. This is a critical technical leadership role, responsible for operational excellence and process stability, deep technical mastery in extrusion and packaging transformation, and continuous improvement in performance, cost and quality. You will define and execute the site’s technical and industrial strategy while developing teams and strengthening technical capability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• As a member of the site Steering Committee, work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, R&D and HR, and contribute to the overall industrial strategy and competitiveness of the site.

Profile & Experience

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• A results‑driven, pragmatic and structured leadership style.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High energy, resilience and integrity, with the ability to manage complexity and drive change.

Why Join Us

• A key leadership role in a global industrial organization.
• A highly technical and strategic position with real impact on site performance.
• The opportunity to lead transformation projects and develop people.
• A dynamic, international working environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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