Senior Process Engineer – Extrusion & Industrial Leadership

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

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